Exam 19: Peripheral Vascular System

The nurse is preparing to take a client's blood pressure in a sitting and laying down position. Which results should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is preparing to assess a client newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which finding should the nurse anticipate?

An older client tells the nurse they are experiencing impotence. Which should the nurse be concerned with?

The nurse notes a client has a rusty discoloration over their tibial surface of the skin. Which should the nurse suspect is occurring?

The nurse is reviewing the history of a client. Which findings place the client at risk for damage to the peripheral circulation? Select all that apply.

The nurse is documenting an ulcer on the lateral aspect of the client's right great toe. The nurse notes that the ulcer is pale with well-defined edges and there is no evidence of bleeding. Which other assessment data would be useful to determine the origin of this client's ulcer?

The nurse is assessing a client's blood pressure. The client asks the nurse why it is important to feel for his pulse prior to taking his blood pressure. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is assessing a client admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure (CHF)and notes 1+ pitting edema of the left arm, as well as bilateral 1+ pitting edema in the client's ankles. The client's history indicates that the client has had a myocardial infarction and a left mastectomy. Which is the most probable cause of the edema in the client's left arm?

The nurse is teaching a client what they can expect during the peripheral vascular assessment of the lower extremities. Which statements by the nurse are appropriate to include in the teaching? Select all that apply.