Inspection of the peripheral vascular system should include
a. Assessing for edema using a tape measure
b. Observing the color and temperature of the skin
c. Noticing the hairiness or lack of hair on the extremities
d. All of the above
D
Changes in the color, temperature, thickness, and hairiness of the skin in the extremities is an important part of assessing the peripheral vascular system, as is noticing if edema is present and, if so, measuring it so that future comparisons are possible.
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