A patient is positioned in supine and her legs are elevated to 45 degrees.In this position the therapist assesses the color of the legs,then places the leg in a dependent position to again assess the color.This procedure describes which of the following tests?

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The question describes a rubor dependency test.If the leg turns a pale color in the elevated position,arterial insufficiency is suggested.If the color of the leg in a dependent position is a deep red color (rubor)after 30 seconds,arterial insufficiency is again suspected.

A Patient Is Positioned in Supine and Her Legs Are