A resident has an open wound on the lower left leg.It is caused by poor arterial blood flow.This wound is:

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An open wound on the lower left leg due to poor arterial blood flow is an arterial ulcer. Pressure ulcers are caused by prolonged pressure on certain areas of the body, stasis ulcers are caused by poor circulation due to venous insufficiency, and venous ulcers are also caused by poor circulation due to venous insufficiency.

A Resident Has an Open Wound on the Lower Left