When auscultating over a patient's femoral arteries, the nurse notices the presence of a bruit on the left side. Which statement about bruits is accurate?
A) Often associated with venous disease
B) Occur in the presence of lymphadenopathy
C) Femoral artery bruits are caused by hypermetabolic states
D) Occur with turbulent blood flow, indicating partial occlusion
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