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

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Arterial ischemic ulcers occur at the toes,metatarsal heads,heels,and lateral ankle and are characterized by a pale ischemic base,well-defined edges,and no bleeding.(See Table 20-5 for a description of varicose veins and deep-vein thrombophlebitis.See Table 20-4 for a description of venous stasis ulcers.)

During a Routine Office Visit,a Patient Takes Off His Shoes