A patient reports experiencing pain in the left lower leg and foot when walking. The nurse notes that the leg is slightly edematous and is hairless. This pain is relieved with rest. The nurse suspects that the patient may be experiencing:
A) Coronary artery disease
B) Intermittent claudication
C) Arterial embolus
D) Raynaud's disease
Ans: B
Feedback: Pain in the legs, edema, and hair loss are signs and symptoms of intermittent claudication.
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