Question

the nurse is having difficulty palpating a client's posterior tibial pulse while the client is lying in a supine position. what action

Answer 1

Actions the nurse should take when having difficulty in palpating a client's posterior tibial pulse while the client is lying in a supine position:

• The nurse should help the client to a prone position with the knee slightly flexed and palpate again.

• Also, she should apply less pressure when palpating over the middle of the dorsum of the foot.

• Use an ultrasound stethoscope placed behind and below the medial ankle bone.

In conclusion, she should extends client's arm fully while supporting the elbow and attempt OC OD to repalpate.

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