Ati nur 125 med surg proctored exam
A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral circulation. In which of the following locations should the nurse palpate to assess the posterior tibial pulse? (Selectable areas, or "Hot Spots," are outlined in the artwork below. Select only the outlined area that corresponds to your answer.)
Explanation & Rationale
This is the dorsalis pedis pulse located on the dorsum of the foot along the extensor hallucis longus tendon. B. This is the posterior tibial located behind and slightly below the medial malleolus on the inner aspect of the ankle. C. This is the popliteal artery pulse found behind the knee in the popliteal fossa. It assesses circulation above the tibia, not posterior tibial. D. This is the femoral pulse found in the groin (inguinal area), useful for assessing central circulation, but not posterior tibial.
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