Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep I

Answer- A - The correct statement about intermittent claudication is “Intermittent claudication is defined as pain in muscles during physical activity which resolves once activity is stopped”. The condition is defined as muscle pain or cramping in appendages triggered by walking and physical activity. Individuals may also experience ischemic rest pain. The condition occurs after physical exertion and consists of pain during physical activity, which resolves once the activity is stopped. The pain most commonly occurs in the calves, thighs, and/or buttocks.