A nurse performing an assessment would correctly note that an absent pulse in one or more of the extremities indicates
A) A blockage.
B) Shock.
C) Decreased plasma volume.
D) Problems with the heart's electrical conduction system.

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An absent pulse in one or more of the extremities indicates a blockage, such as an embolism, which can interrupt blood flow to the affected area.

A Nurse Performing an Assessment Would Correctly Note That an Absent