A patient is being monitored 2 hours after an angiogram using the femoral artery.What assessment by the nurse best indicates outcomes are being met?
A) The patient can't remember the procedure.
B) The left pedal and posterior tibial pulses are palpable.
C) The patient hasn't voided yet.
D) Both of the patient's feet are cool and pink.

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Palpable pedal and posterior tibial pulses indicate good blood flow to the extremity, suggesting that there is no arterial occlusion or complication from the procedure.

A Patient Is Being Monitored 2 Hours After an Angiogram