The nurse measures the blood pressure in the leg due to the fact that

The nurse measures the blood pressure in the leg due to the fact that the client has bilateral casts on the upper extremities. The nurse palpates the pulse before the measurement at the:

1. Popliteal fossa behind the knee
2. Inner side of the ankle below the medial malleolus
3. Top of the foot between the extension tendons of the great toe
4. Inguinal ligament midway between the symphysis pubis and the anterior superior iliac spine

ANSWER

ANS: 1
The popliteal artery, palpable behind the knee in the popliteal space, is the site for auscultation when taking the blood pressure in the leg. The inner side of the ankle, top of the foot, and ingui-nal ligament are not the correct sites for assessment.