What is an important strategy for a nurse inspecting an older adult's peripheral vascular status?
a. Compare one side of the body with the other
b. Avoid touching the skin because of characteristic skin tenderness
c. Massage the older adult's legs to see if circulation improves
d. Flex and extend the knees to determine tolerance of joint movement
A
Normally, the extremities should be symmetrical in size and characteristics of pigment, temperature, and blood vessels. If they are not, it should be reported. Responses B, C, and D are inappropriate and incorrect.
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