Question

a 68 - year - old retired truck driver comes to the office for evaluation of swelling in their legs. they are a smoker and has been taking medications to control their hypertension for the past 25 years. the nurse is concerned about the clients risk for peripheral vascular disease. which of the following tests is appropriate to order to initially evaluate for this condition?
ankle - brachial index (abi)
pet scan
venogram
ct scan of the lower legs

Explanation:

The ankle - brachial index (ABI) is a non - invasive, initial screening test for peripheral vascular disease. It compares blood pressure in the ankles to that in the arms. PET scans are mainly for metabolic imaging, venograms are more invasive and used for detailed venous evaluation, and CT scans are more complex and not the first - line initial test for this condition.

Answer:

A. Ankle - brachial index (ABI)