The nurse is caring for a client who has suffered a femur fracture (lower extremity). To assess the neurovascular/circulation and status of the affected extremity, which pulse would the nurse palpate ?

Question.  The nurse is caring for a client who has suffered a femur fracture. To assess the neurovascular Or circulation and status of the affected extremity, which pulse would the nurse palpate ?

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Fracture is broken bones that may be completely or partial or compound. 

When fracture occurred there is damage of blood vessels or nerves. To assess neurovascular Or circulation there is following components should be assessed. 

1. Color of skin

2 . Presence of pulse

3. Capillary  refill

4. Sensation. 

5. Motor function.