The nurse notes a small, circular, deep, reddened ulcer on the tip of the patient's great toe. The patient states it is extremely painful, even at rest. The nurse suspects this may be:
A) A venous ulcer
B) An arterial ulcer
C) Gangrene of the toe
D) Venous stasis
Ans: B
Feedback: Arterial ulcers are small, circular, deep ulcers usually on the tips of the toes or in the web spaces between the toes. Pain with rest may be present.
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