Question

a nurse performs a comprehensive assessment on a new client. the nurse observes the following findings: bilateral lower extremities are cool to touch with sparse hair distribution, legs blanch when raised, and client reports leg pain when walking long distances that resolves with rest. the nurse determines these are signs and symptoms of which of the following disorders?
venous insufficiency
lymphedema
raynauds disease
arterial insufficiency

Explanation:

Bilateral cool lower - extremities, sparse hair distribution, blanching on leg - raising, and intermittent claudication (pain on walking that resolves with rest) are characteristic of arterial insufficiency. Venous insufficiency typically presents with edema, varicose veins, and skin changes like brown pigmentation. Lymphedema is characterized by swelling due to lymphatic obstruction. Raynaud's disease mainly affects the fingers and toes and is triggered by cold or stress, causing color changes in digits.

Answer:

D. arterial insufficiency