An older adult client newly diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease is being educated on the possibility of developing a foot ulcer.The nurse describes the possible lesion as being:
A)deep, necrotic, and painless.
B)shiny, dry, with cyanotic skin.
C)shallow, crusty with warm skin.
D)dull, oozing and painful.

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As the disease advances, the extremity develops a cyanotic hue and becomes cool. The skin becomes thin, shiny, and dry and has an associated loss of hair and thickened nails, all of which results from the diminished blood supply. Tissue anoxia leads to necrosis and poor healing.

An Older Adult Client Newly Diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular Disease