A novice nurse requires additional education on arterial vascular deficiency when suggesting the condition's symptoms include
A)2+ edema in calf and foot of left leg.
B)a 2-cm ulcer between two toes on the left foot.
C)skin on the left leg is cool to the touch.
D)toenails on the left foot are thick and brittle.

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Edema is typically associated with venous insufficiency, not arterial vascular deficiency. Arterial issues usually present with symptoms like ulcers, cool skin, and thickened nails due to poor blood flow.

A Novice Nurse Requires Additional Education on Arterial Vascular Deficiency