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altibaby · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse documents that a patient has coarse, thickened skin and brown discoloration over the lower legs. Pulses are present. This finding is probably the result of:

a. Lymphedema.
b. Raynaud disease.
c. Chronic arterial insufficiency.
d. Chronic venous insufficiency.

Question 2

During an examination, the nurse notices that a patient's legs turn white when they are raised above the patient's head. The nurse should suspect:

a. Lymphedema.
b. Raynaud disease.
c. Chronic arterial insufficiency.
d. Chronic venous insufficiency.

angrybirds13579 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Chronic venous insufficiency would exhibit firm brawny edema, coarse thickened skin, normal pulses, and brown discoloration

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Elevational pallor (striking) indicates arterial insufficiency

altibaby · **Reply #2 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Thank you

angrybirds13579 · **Reply #3 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Happy to help you

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