To compare arterial circulation in a client's lower extremities, which assessment should the nurse complete?

A. Compress the tissue around the ankles: Compressing the tissue around the ankles can assess for edema but does not provide direct information about arterial circulation.B. Observe plantar flexion and dorsiflexion: Observing plantar flexion and dorsiflexion assesses motor function and muscle strength but does not directly assess arterial circulation.C. Palpate the volume of the pedal pulses: Palpating pedal pulses is a direct method to assess arterial blood flow to the lower extremities. It provides information about the strength and quality of arterial circulation.D. Stroke the soles and note toe movement: Stroking the soles and noting toe movement is the Babinski reflex test, which assesses neurological function, not arterial circulation.