An older adult patient newly diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD)is being educated on the possibility of developing a foot ulcer.What assessment finding indicates the patient may have an 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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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.This assessment finding indicates PVD.

An Older Adult Patient Newly Diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular Disease