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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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A 40-year-old male smoker complains of pain in his feet when walking, and weakness, swelling, discoloration, and ulcers on the digits. What is the most likely diagnosis?
  1. Raynaud’s disease
  2. Buerger’s disease
  3. Vasculitis
  4. Deep vein thrombosis
Explanation
Answer: B - The most likely diagnosis in this patient is Buerger’s disease. Symptoms of Buerger’s disease include pain and weakness in extremities, swelling of hands and feet, and ulcers on the digits.
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