11.) When assessing the client's lower extremities, which of the following symptoms would cause the nurse...

11.) When assessing the client's lower extremities, which of the following symptoms would cause the nurse to believe the client has atherosclerotic occlusive disease (peripheral artery disease) rather than venous insufficiency?

Only one correct answer

1.) Edema

2.) Thickened skin

3.) Cool lower extremities

4.) Dark pigmentation

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Expert Solution

Peripheral artery disease (also called peripheral arterial disease) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs.

When you develop peripheral artery disease (PAD), your extremities — usually your legs — don't receive enough blood flow to keep up with demand. This causes symptoms, most notably leg pain when walking (claudication).

Peripheral artery disease is also likely to be a sign of a more widespread accumulation of fatty deposits in your arteries (atherosclerosis). This condition may be reducing blood flow to your heart and brain, as well as your legs.

Symptoms

Painful cramping in one or both of your hips, thighs or calf muscles after certain activities, such as walking or climbing stairs (claudication)

Leg numbness or weakness

Coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side

Option c is the correct answer

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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