Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
During a community health screening fair for older adults, the nurse observes a client who has pale, bluish feet, with sores on both lower extremities that are healing poorly. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Pale, bluish feet with poor-healing sores suggest serious conditions like peripheral vascular disease, requiring a comprehensive healthcare provider evaluation.