What immediate assessment would the nurse complete on a client who has pale and cold toes?

A) Femoral pulse
B) Popliteal pulse
C) Apical pulse
D) Dorsalis pedis pulse

Pale and cold toes may indicate peripheral artery disease or impaired circulation to the feet. The dorsalis pedis pulse is located on the top of the foot and is a good indicator of blood flow to the feet. Checking this pulse can help determine if there is adequate circulation to the feet. A femoral pulse (A) is located in the groin and is not as helpful in assessing circulation to the feet. A popliteal pulse (B) is located behind the knee and is also not as helpful in assessing circulation to the feet. An apical pulse (C) is located at the apex of the heart and is not related to assessing circulation to the feet.