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A physical therapist palpates a patient's popliteal artery to monitor their lower extremity circulation. What is the MOST likely reason the therapist used the popliteal artery?1.The therapist suspects a blockage of the femoral artery2.The therapist is trying to determine the patient's ankle-brachial index3.The popliteal artery is superficial in the popliteal fossa and easy to locate4.The patient is taking beta-blockers
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