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A Patient Has Been Admitted with a Lower Leg Ulcer

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A patient has been admitted with a lower leg ulcer. Which findings would suggest to the nurse that care specific to a venous ulcer should be planned?. Select all that apply.


A) The area around the ulcer is crusted and edematous.
B) There is copious drainage from the wound.
C) The ulcer area has a "punched-out" appearance with defined margins.
D) The area around the wound is spongy.
E) The patient reports working in an occupation that requires lots of sitting.

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