A client's blood pressure is (150/76) mm Hg in the brachial artery and (162/80) mm Hg in the tibialis artery. After computing the A/B index, the nurse would record that the client's index indicates
A) a normal ratio.
B) mild ischemia.
C) moderate ischemia.
D) severe ischemia.

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The ankle systolic pressure (A) is divided by the brachial pressure (B): (80/76)=1.04. The normal A/B value is more than 1; the value is 0.5 in severe disease.

A Client's Blood Pressure Is (150/76) Mm Hg in the Brachial