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6. Assessment of Extremities

 Inspect:
• Arms and legs for pain, deformity, edema, pressure areas, bruises
• Compare bilaterally
 Assess: CWIMS
• Color
• Warmth
• Movement
• Sensation of hands & feet

 Palpate:
• Radial pulses
• Pedal pulses: dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial
• Capillary refill (hands and feet)

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Assessment of Extremities Cont

 Assess handgrip strength and equality

 Assess dorsiflex and plantarflex feet against resistance
(note strength and equality)

 Check skin integrity and pressure areas

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