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what is the proper patient position for performing a physiological arterial exam of the lower extremities?

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In the lower extremity, the femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis arteries should be palpated. The popliteal pulse may be difficult to isolate and should be examined with the patient both seated and supine
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