Nurses can assess vascular health through a variety of methods: - Physical Examination: Checking for signs such as weak pulses, cold extremities, and skin changes. - Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI): A non-invasive test that compares the blood pressure in the ankle with the blood pressure in the arm. - Doppler Ultrasound: Utilized to visualize blood flow and detect blockages or abnormalities in the blood vessels.
