A young male patient is diagnosed with early stage Buerger's disease. What assessment finding does the nurse expect to find in the patient's record?
a. Claudication of the arch of the foot
b. Intolerance of warm environments
c. Dizziness and lightheadedness
d. Pain in the lower back with ambulation
Answer: a. Claudication of the arch of the foot
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