Mr. Santos, a 60-year-old senior citizen, is admitted to the hospital. His diagnosis is carotid insufficiency, and he is scheduled for surgery the following morning. While the physician is conducting the physical assessment, he told him, " I can't walk a couple of blocks without feeling pain in my legs" What additional assessments would you preform on this patient?

Mr. Santos, a 60-year-old senior citizen, is admitted to the hospital. His diagnosis is carotid insufficiency, and he is scheduled for surgery the following morning. While the physician is conducting the physical assessment, he told him, " I can't walk a couple of blocks without feeling pain in my legs" What additional assessments would you preform on this patient?

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