The nurse who notes that the patient's ankle-brachial index (ABI) of the right leg is 0.40 is aware that this may indicate:
A) Venous narrowing
B) Arterial narrowing
C) Adequate peripheral circulation
D) Inadequate coronary output
Ans: B
Feedback: ABI is used to assess the degree of stenosis of peripheral arteries. An ABI of less than 1.0 indicates possible claudication of the peripheral arteries.
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