Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
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Which of the following findings are indicative of peripheral arterial insufficiency? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D,F
Rationale
Peripheral arterial insufficiency causes throbbing pain with exercise (A), shiny skin with hair loss (D), and pale color on elevation with redness on dependency (F). Aching pain with dependency (B) and brown pigment (E) suggest venous insufficiency, and capillary refill <2 seconds (C) is normal.