During a routine visit to the clinic,a patient takes off his shoes and shows the nurse "this awful sore that won't heal." On examination,the nurse notes on the left great toe a 3-cm round ulcer with a pale ischemic base,well-defined edges,and no drainage.The nurse will assess for other signs and symptoms of:

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Arterial ischemic ulcers occur on toes,metatarsal heads,heels,and the lateral ankle,and are characterized by a pale,ischemic base,well-defined edges,and no bleeding.

During a Routine Visit to the Clinic,a Patient Takes Off