INSTRUCTIONS FOR NURSING ASSESSMENT

Assess for chest pain, palpitations, arrhythmia, capillary refill, cyanosis/rubor/pallor, varicosities, *skin temperature, claudication, phlebitis, *peripheral edema, and Homan’s sign. B/P: Should check at least 2-4 of these B/P, based on other S&S and medical/nursing diagnosis: ................
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