A 67-year-old patient states that he recently began to have pain in his left calf when climbing the 10 stairs to his apartment. This pain is relieved by sitting for approximately 2 minutes; then he is able to resume his activities
The nurse interprets that this patient is most likely experiencing:
a.
Claudication.
b.
Sore muscles.
c.
Muscle cramps.
d.
Venous insufficiency.
ANS: A
Intermittent claudication feels like a cramp and is usually relieved by rest within 2 minutes. The other responses are not correct.
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