When assessing a patient with a venous ulcer due to chronic venous insufficiency, the nurse would expect the ulcer to be located:
A) on the calf.
B) on a toe.
C) on the heel.
D) on a pressure point.
A) on the calf.
Explanation: A) Venous ulcers are usually located from the mid-calf to just below the malleoli.
B) Arterial ulcers occur more commonly on the toes, heels, and pressure points on the foot.
C) Arterial ulcers occur more commonly on the toes, heels, and pressure points on the foot.
D) Arterial ulcers occur more commonly on the toes, heels, and pressure points on the foot.
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