The Nurse Is Performing a Peripheral Vascular Assessment of a Female

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a peripheral vascular assessment of a female client who is 7 months pregnant. The nurse notes mild peripheral edema, all other findings were normal. Which action by the nurse is appropriate based on this assessment data?

A) Notify the healthcare provider immediately regarding this abnormal finding.
B) Obtain an order from the healthcare provider for a diuretic to reduce the client's edema.
C) Document the findings as expected due to the client's pregnancy.
D) Educate the client regarding ways to reduce the risk about peripheral vascular ulcer development.