Question

A 45-year-old male client with leg ulcers and arterial insufficiency is admitted to the hospital. The nurse understands that leg ulcers of this nature are usually caused by:

a) Decreased arterial blood flow secondary to vasoconstriction
b) Decreased arterial blood flow leading to hyperemia
c) Atherosclerotic obstruction of the arteries
d) Trauma to the lower extremities

Answer 1

Leg ulcers of this nature are usually caused by atherosclerotic obstruction of the arteries, leading to decreased blood flow and tissue damage.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most common cause of leg ulcers in a 45-year-old male client with arterial insufficiency is atherosclerotic obstruction of the arteries. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing of the arteries, usually in the legs, due to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque in the artery walls, leading to decreased blood flow and tissue damage.