A nurse is determining a client's ankle-brachial index. Which result would indicate to the nurse that the client if free of arterial occlusion?
A) 0.5
B) 0.7
C) 0.9
D) 1.1
D
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In assessing the function of CNs III, IV, and VI, the nurse would ask the client to
a. look straight ahead for examination with an ophthalmoscope. b. move the eyes in six directions. c. read a newspaper. d. shut the eyes tightly.
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