The nurse is collecting equipment to assess a client's ankle/brachial index (ABI).What equipment should be taken to the client's bedside?
A)Blood pressure cuff and a Doppler ultrasound device
B)None,as no special equipment is needed
C)Stethoscope and penlight
D)Reflex hammer and tuning fork

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To assess a client's ankle/brachial index (ABI), the nurse needs a blood pressure cuff to measure the client's blood pressure and a Doppler ultrasound device to assess the blood flow in the client's arteries. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. The stethoscope and penlight (option C) and the reflex hammer and tuning fork (option D) are unrelated and unnecessary equipment for assessing an ABI. Option B is incorrect as special equipment is needed for the assessment.

The Nurse Is Collecting Equipment to Assess a Client's Ankle/brachial