When caring for the client with peripheral vascular disease, the nurse should assess:
a. peripheral pulses. c. skin turgor of the feet.
b. post-tibial blood pressure. d. capillary refill of the fingers.
ANS: A, C
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Correct a. and c. should be assessed. Peripheral pulses and skin turgor of the feet are appropriate assessments.
Incorrect b. and d. are not necessary. Post-tibial blood pressures usually are only performed on infants and small children and capillary refill of the toes would be appropriate, but not the fingers.
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