The nurse is unable to palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse on an older adult client. What would be most appropriate for the nurse to do next?

Auscultate the anatomic area with a stethoscope.

Use Doppler ultrasonography to locate the pulse.

Ask another nurse to assess the pulse.

Document absence of dorsalis pedis pulse.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Auscultating the area may not provide accurate information about the pulse if it is not palpable, though it can be part of the assessment if Doppler is unavailable.

B. Using Doppler ultrasonography is the most appropriate next step to accurately assess the pulse if it is not palpable, especially in older adults where pulses may be difficult to detect.

C. Asking another nurse to assess the pulse may not address the underlying issue of why the pulse is not palpable and does not provide additional information.

D. Documenting the absence of the dorsalis pedis pulse without further investigation could be premature, as Doppler ultrasonography should be used to confirm its absence.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Pitting edema: Pressing on the skin and observing how it rebounds (if it leaves an indentation) is used to assess for pitting edema, which indicates fluid retention in the tissues.

B. Capillary refill: This test involves pressing on the nail beds and observing the time it takes for color to return, not pressing on the arm.

C. Skin temperature: This is assessed by palpating the skin, not by pressing with the thumb.

D. Peripheral pulses: This involves palpating pulse points to assess their presence and strength, not pressing on the arm to check for edema.

A. ST segment B. QRS complex C. T wave D. P wave

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. ST segment: Represents the period between ventricular depolarization and repolarization.

B. QRS complex: Represents ventricular depolarization.

C. T wave: Indicates ventricular repolarization, or relaxation, after the QRS complex.

D. P wave: Represents atrial depolarization.

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