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ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

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A client tells the nurse that he has leg pains that begin when he walks, but cease when he stops walking. Which of the following conditions would the nurse assess for?
  1. An acute obstruction in the vessels of the legs
  2. Peripheral vascular problems in both legs
  3. Diabetes
  4. Calcium deficiency
Explanation
Answer - B - Intermittent claudication is a condition that indicates vascular deficiencies in the peripheral vascular system. If an obstruction were present, the leg pain would persist when the client stops walking. Low calcium level may cause leg cramps, but would not necessarily be related to walking.
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