A nurse has conducted an Allen's test on a patient and the result was 8 seconds. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Document the findings and continue the assessment.
b. Notify the health care provider immediately.
c. Elevate the patient's arm above the level of the heart.
d. Assess the patient for other signs of circulatory problems.
ANS: A
After the hand blanches in an Allen's test, when the nurse releases the pressure, normal color should return within 10 seconds. This patient's findings were normal, so the nurse should document the results and continue with the assessment. The other actions are not needed.
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