During an examination, the nurse notices that a patient's legs turn white when they are raised above the patient's head. The nurse should suspect:
a. Lymphedema.
b. Raynaud disease.
c. Chronic arterial insufficiency.
d. Chronic venous insufficiency.
ANS: C
Elevational pallor (striking) indicates arterial insufficiency
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