The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client for the presence of imp

The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client for the presence of impaired peripheral arterial circulation. Which finding would be significant to this condition?

1. Ruddy skin color over legs
2. Bounding pedal pulses
3. Hot spots on the feet and legs
4. Decreased hair on the legs

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The skin color of the legs is more likely to be pale.
Rationale 2: The pulses will be weak.
Rationale 3: The feet and legs will be cool to the touch.
Rationale 4: When peripheral arterial blood flow is reduced, the amount of oxygen to support hair growth is decreased and there is a reduction of hair distribution on the legs.