When performing the Allen Test, the nurse first places pressure over the radia...

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When performing the Allen Test, the nurse first places pressure over the radial and ulnar arteries. While pressure is applied to the radial artery, the nurse releases the pressure on the ulnar artery.

 Which of the following is an expected finding?

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The client's hand should blanch when both arteries are compressed and turn pink when the pressure on one artery is released.

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The client's hand should stay pink in color throughout this test

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The client's hand should stay pale for about a minute after the pressure of the radial ulnar is released

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The client should report pain when both arteries are compressed

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