Question

the nurse notes that a client has a history of peripheral arterial disease. what should the nurse expect when assessing this client? select all that apply. brown pigmentation of the skin of the lower legs ankle edema pain in the calves when walking cold skin over the feet toe wound that will not heal

Explanation:

Peripheral arterial disease restricts blood - flow to extremities. Calf pain during walking (claudication) is due to muscle ischemia. Cold feet occur as less warm blood reaches them. Non - healing toe wounds result from poor blood supply for tissue repair. Brown pigmentation and ankle edema are more typical of venous disorders.

Answer:

C. Pain in the calves when walking
D. Cold skin over the feet
E. Toe wound that will not heal