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When Assessing A Client For Possible Varicose Veins, Which Of The Following Would The Nurse Do?

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Have the client stand for the exam When assessing for varicose veins, the nurse should have the client stand because the varicose veins may not be visible when the client is supine and not as pronounced when the client is sitting. Raising the client's leg would be inappropriate because this would promote venous return and emptying of the veins. Dorsiflexing the foot is used to assess the Homans' sign. The ankle-brachial index is used if the client has symptoms of arterial occlusion.

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