A client complains of claudication after walking a distance of one block. A nurse notes that the client has developed a painful ulcer on the toes of the right foot. Which condition is most likely responsible for this client's symptoms?
A. Diabetic foot ulceration
B. Peripheral arterial disease
C. Peripheral venous disease
D. Necrosis or gangrene of the toes
B
Arterial disease is characterized by claudication after walking short distances. Ulcerations caused by peripheral arterial disease are painful and initially located at the most distal points on the ex-tremity. Diabetic ulcers and venous ulcers are seldom painful and usually tend to occur where pressure is applied.
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The nurse is learning that biofeedback is useful for a variety of health disorders, EXCEPT:
a. migraine headaches. b. temporomandibular joint syndrome. c. high blood pressure. d. tonsillitis.
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Fill in the blank with correct word