When assessing a client with arterial insufficiency, the nurse would expect

a. bounding arterial pulses.
b. cool, pale skin.
c. muscular atrophy.
d. warm, erythematous legs.


B
Hallmarks of arterial insufficiency include decreased or absent pulses; possible systolic bruit over involved arteries; muscular atrophy; thin, shiny, hairless skin; thick, ridged toenails; cool skin temperature; and ulcers on pressure points of feet.

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