The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing the effects of peripheral atherosclerosis. What did the nurse most likely assess in this patient?

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Peripheral atherosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries in the legs become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. This can cause symptoms such as leg pain, cramping, or numbness, especially during physical activity or at rest. Rubor with extremity elevation (redness when the extremity is raised above the heart) is a sign of dependent rubor, which can be a sign of arterial insufficiency, but it is not specific to peripheral atherosclerosis. Normal hair distribution and peripheral pulses would also not be affected by peripheral atherosclerosis.

The Nurse Suspects That a Patient Is Experiencing the Effects