An older adult patient newly diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD).What assessment finding indicates the patient may have an arterial ulcer resulting from this disease?
A)Deep,necrotic,and painless sore
B)Shiny,dry,cyanotic skin surrounding the ulcer
C)Ulcer appears shallow,crusty with warm skin
D)Sore that has dull pain and is oozing

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Arterial ulcers, often associated with peripheral vascular disease, typically present with shiny, dry, and cyanotic skin surrounding the ulcer. This is due to the lack of adequate blood flow to the area, which can lead to these specific skin changes.

An Older Adult Patient Newly Diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular Disease