Question

The nurse is assessing a client who reports claudication after walking a distance of one block. The nurse notes a painful ulcer on the fourth toe of the client's right foot. What condition do these findings correlate with?

a. Diabetic foot ulceration
b. Peripheral arterial disease
c. Peripheral venous disease
d. Deep vein thrombosis

Answer 1

The findings correlate with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), which is the narrowing of the arteries in the legs due to atherosclerosis. PAD causes pain while walking (claudication) and can lead to ulcers and other symptoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The findings of claudication after walking and a painful ulcer on the fourth toe of the right foot correlate with Peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

PAD is the narrowing of the arteries in the legs due to atherosclerosis. It leads to decreased blood flow to the legs, causing pain while walking, known as claudication. The painful ulcer on the toe is a result of poor circulation and decreased oxygen supply to the tissues.

Other symptoms of PAD may include skin ulcers, bluish skin, cold skin, and poor nail and hair growth in the affected leg(s).