A Patient Has Been Admitted with Chronic Arterial Symptoms

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with chronic arterial symptoms.During the assessment,the nurse should expect which findings? Select all that apply.

• A) The patient has a history of diabetes and cigarette smoking.
• B) The patient's skin is pale and cool.
• C) The patient's ankles have two small, weeping ulcers.
• D) The patient works long hours sitting at a computer desk.
• E) The patient states that the pain gets worse when walking.
• F) The patient states that the pain is worse at the end of the day.

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