You ask further questions about the clinical manifestations of PAD. Which of these would you expect S.P. to have, given the diagnosis of PAD? Select all that apply
a. Dependent rubor
b. Paresthesia
c. Constant, dull ache in his calf or thigh
d. Rest pain at night
e. Pruritus of the lower legs
f. Elevation pallor
Answer: a, b, d, f
Dependent rubor, paresthesia, rest pain at night, and elevation pallor are all clinical manifestations
of PAD. A constant, dull ache in the calf and pruritus are associated with venous disease.
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