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13 July, 20:31

You are palpating bilateral pedal pulses and cannot feel one of the pulses. The feet are equally warm. You find that both great toes are pink, with a capillary refill within 2 seconds. Which of the following statements is correct?

(A) Immediate emergency surgery is indicated.

(B) Pedal pulses are not always palpable, especially in a fat or edematous ankle.

(C) Unilateral pulses are never normal.

(D) Venogram studies will be needed.

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  1. 13 July, 23:32
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    Answer: the correct answer is (B) Pedal pulses are not always palpable, especially in a fat or edematous ankle.

    Explanation: It is difficult to assess pulsation in a fat or edematous anckle. If there is a lot of subcutaneous fat, you will need to push firmly to look for the right vessel.
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