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altibaby

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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.



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angrybirds13579

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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





 

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