HESI RN
HESI RN Patho Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
When developing a teaching plan for a client with peripheral artery disease, the nurse should explain that intermittent claudication occurs as the result of which underlying pathophysiology?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intermittent claudication results from arterial occlusion (
C), causing ischemic muscle pain during activity, relieved by rest. Elevation (
A) aids venous return. Redness when dependent (
B) suggests venous issues. Muscle atrophy (
D) is a late consequence.
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