The nurse is assessing a patient with distended, protruding veins. In order to assess for varicose veins, what technique does the nurse use?
a. Place the patient in a supine position with elevated legs; as the patient sits up, observe the veins filling from the proximal end.
b. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position and observe the distention and protruding of the veins.
c. Ask the patient to stand and observe the leg veins; then ask the patient to sit or lie down and observe the veins.
d. Ask the patient to walk around the room and observe the veins; then have the patient rest for several minutes and reassess the veins.
Answer: a. Place the patient in a supine position with elevated legs; as the patient sits up, observe the veins filling from the proximal end.
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