When assessing the circulation to the lower leg of a client who has had knee surgery, which action should the nurse take first?
A)Feel for the temperature of the foot.
B)Visually inspect the colour of the foot.
C)Check the client's pedal pulses using the fingertips.
D)Compress the nail beds to determine capillary refill time.

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Inspection is the first of the major techniques used in the physical examination. Palpation and auscultation are used later in the examination.

When Assessing the Circulation to the Lower Leg of a Client