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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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Which of the following statements is not true about the prognosis of patients suffering from intermittent claudication?
  1. Approximately 1/3rd of patients with intermittent claudication tend to improve over time
  2. Approximately 1/3rd of patients remain stable
  3. Approximately 1/3rd deteriorate, mainly due to continued smoking
  4. Smoking has no relation to the prognosis of intermittent claudication
Explanation
Answer: D - Smoking will potentially worsen the prognosis of individuals diagnosed with intermittent claudication. In most people with the disease, the prognosis is good because the condition typically stabilizes or improves over time. Typically, 60%-70% of people with intermittent claudication improve over time, 20%-25% become worse, and 10% require surgery.
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