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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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Choose the statement that defines intermittent claudication.

The condition is defined as muscle cramp during physical activity which resolves once activity is stopped
Intermittent claudication arises from occlusion of peripheral arteries
It consists of muscle cramps during night which is severe enough to awake the patient
It consists of joint pain which resolves when the patient starts walking

Explanation

Answer: A - Intermittent claudication is defined muscle cramping in extremities triggered by walking and physical activity and resolved by rest. Individuals may also pain while resting. The pain most commonly occurs in the calves, thighs, and/or buttocks.

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