A nurse is preparing a patient for an arterial Doppler carotid study.Which description of the purpose of this test is correct?
A)Determining presence of intracranial atriovenous malformation
B)Diagnosing aortic aneurysm
C)Identifying the abnormalities in cardiac blood flow
D)Measuring the amplitude and waveform of the carotid pulse

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Arterial Doppler carotid study is used to measure the amplitude and waveform of the carotid pulse. It helps to identify any blockages or abnormalities in blood flow to the brain. It does not diagnose intracranial atriovenous malformation, aortic aneurysm, or abnormalities in cardiac blood flow.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for an Arterial Doppler