Question

a 77 - year - old retired nurse has an ulcer on a lower extremity. all the following diseases are responsible for causing ulcers in the lower extremities except for:

hypertension

arterial insufficiency

diminished sensation in pressure points

venous insufficiency

Explanation:

Arterial insufficiency can reduce blood - flow to lower extremities causing ulcers. Diminished sensation in pressure points can lead to unnoticed injuries and ulcers. Venous insufficiency causes poor blood return from lower extremities, often resulting in ulcers. Hypertension mainly affects blood pressure in the cardiovascular system and is not a direct cause of lower - extremity ulcers.

Answer:

A. Hypertension