A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a prescription for elastic bandages to the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend for the plan of care?

Check the capillary refill every 4 hrs: Incorrect. The nurse should check capillary refill distally every 4 hr for a client who has elastic bandages on their lower extremities. Compare the pedal pulses every 4 hrs: CORRECT. The nurse should compare the pedal pulses bilaterally every week to check for adequate circulation for a client who has elastic bandages on their lower extremities.