Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Development

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the development of venous ulcers in older adults?

• A) The major symptom is severe leg pain, especially when walking.
• B) The affected leg is commonly pale and hairless, and pulses are difficult to palpate.
• C) Diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and nutritional deficiencies are causative factors.
• D) The ulcers are generally located on the tips of toes.

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Definitions:

Striations

A series of ridges, furrows, or linear marks, frequently found in muscle tissue and certain types of rocks.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized type of muscle found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

Uninucleated

Having only one nucleus per cell, characteristic of most human cells except for certain muscle cells and some fungi.