Elevation of an Extremity Suffering from Arterial Insufficiency Will

question 25

Multiple Choice

Elevation of an extremity suffering from arterial insufficiency will

• A) increase perfusion to the extremity.
• B) promote circulation distal to the obstruction.
• C) decrease perfusion to the extremity.
• D) relieve ischemic pain.

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