Which nursing assessment is appropriate for determining neurovascular competency?
a. Degree of motion and ability to position the extremity
b. Length, diameter, and shape of the extremity
c. Amount of swelling noted in the extremity and pain intensity
d. Skin color, temperature, movement, sensation, and capillary refill of the extremity
D
A neurovascular evaluation includes assessing skin color and temperature, ability to move the affected extremity, degree of sensation experienced, and speed of capillary refill in the extremity. The degree of motion in the affected extremity and the ability to position the extremity are incomplete assessments of neurovascular competency. The length, diameter, and shape of the extremity are not assessment criteria in a neurovascular evaluation. Although the amount of swelling is an important factor in assessing an extremity, it is not a criterion for a neurovascular assessment.
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