Which Technique Should the Nurse Implement When Performing the Allen

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which technique should the nurse implement when performing the Allen test on a patient to evaluate the adequacy of circulation in the radial artery?

• A) Asks the patient to relax the hand by the side
• B) Compresses only the ulnar artery to blanch the hand
• C) Releases pressure on both arteries at the same time
• D) Observes whether the color is returning to the hand, which indicates perfusion

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