A Patient Has Been Admitted with Chronic Arterial Symptoms

question 36

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

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