A client is scheduled to have an ankle-brachial index test. What should the nurse explain about the purpose of the test?
1. Measures the pressure of varicose veins.
2. Will determine whether atherosclerosis is present.
3. Predicts the likelihood of developing hypertension.
4. Measures cardiac ejection fraction.
Answer: 2
1. It does not provide information about venous pressure.
2. The ankle-brachial index test provides data regarding circulation to the lower extremities and helps to identify changes caused by atherosclerosis.
3. It does not provide information about hypertension.
4. It does not provide information about ejection fraction.
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