Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
When developing a teaching plan for a client with peripheral artery disease, the nurse should explain that intermittent claudication occurs as the result of which underlying pathophysiology?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Intermittent claudication results from arterial occlusion (C), causing ischemic muscle pain during activity, relieved by rest. Elevation (A) aids venous return. Redness when dependent (B) suggests venous issues. Muscle atrophy (D) is a late consequence.