The presence of arterial insufficiency is suspected during an inspection of the lower extremities when the nurse observes:

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In the presence of arterial insufficiency,the client has signs resulting from an absence of blood flow,such as pain,pallor,and decreased or absent pulses in the lower extremities.The lower extremities become dusky red when the extremity is lowered.They feel cool to touch because blood flow is blocked to the extremity.Decreased hair growth or the absence of hair growth over the legs may indicate arterial insufficiency.Marked edema is seen in venous insufficiency,not arterial insufficiency.Brown pigmentation around the ankles is seen in venous insufficiency.Skin changes in arterial insufficiency include thin,shiny skin,decreased hair growth,and thickened nails.

The Presence of Arterial Insufficiency Is Suspected During an Inspection