A Patient Reports Having Leg Pain While Walking That Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient reports having leg pain while walking that is relieved with rest. Based on these data, the nurse expects which finding on inspection and palpation of this patient?

• A) 1+ edema of the feet and ankles bilaterally
• B) The circumference of the right leg is larger than the left leg
• C) Patchy petechiae and purpura of the lower extremities
• D) Cool feet with capillary refill of toes greater than 3 seconds

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