The nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular status of an older client. Which finding should the nurse consider as being normal for this client?
1. Easy to palpate upper extremity arteries
2. Easy to palpate lower extremity arteries
3. Reduction in the number of varicosities
4. Increase in diastolic blood pressure
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: In some older clients, arteries may be palpated more easily because of the loss of supportive surrounding tissues.
Rationale 2: The most distal pulses of the lower extremities are more difficult to palpate, not easier to palpate, because of decreased arterial perfusion.
Rationale 3: The number of varicosities increases in the older client.
Rationale 4: The systolic blood pressure might increase.
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