Asked by Yamam Flowers on Jul 21, 2024
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A patient complains of leg pain that wakes him at night. He states that he "has been having problems" with his legs. He has pain in his legs when they are elevated that disappears when he dangles them. He recently noticed "a sore" on the outer aspect of the right ankle. What do these findings suggest?
A) Pain r/t lymphatic abnormalities
B) Problems r/t venous insufficiency
C) Problems r/t arterial insufficiency
D) Pain r/t musculoskeletal abnormalities
Arterial Insufficiency
A condition where there is inadequate blood flow through the arteries, often leading to pain and tissue damage.
Venous Insufficiency
A condition where the flow of blood through the veins is inadequate, causing blood to pool, often in the legs.
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
Anomalies or dysfunctions in the bones, muscles, joints, or other components of the musculoskeletal system, affecting movement and posture.
- Separate arterial from venous insufficiencies based on their clinical symptoms and findings.
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Learning Objectives
- Separate arterial from venous insufficiencies based on their clinical symptoms and findings.
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