ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
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A home health nurse is seeing an elderly male client for the first time. During the physical assessment of the skin on the lower legs the skin is pale and cool to touch. The nurse notes small circular ulcers on the soles of his feet. From these findings, the nurse knows that the client has a problem with circulation. Which of the circulation condition does the nurse suspect?
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Rationale: Pale, cool skin and circular ulcers on the feet indicate arterial insufficiency, characterized by reduced blood flow leading to tissue ischemia and ulceration.
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