Which of the following observations regarding ulcer formation
on the patient’s lower extremity indicate to the nurse that the ulcer
is a result of venous insufficiency?
a) The border of the ulcer is irregular.
The border of an ulcer caused by arterial insufficiency is circular.
b) The ulcer is very painful to the patient, even though superficial.
Superficial venous insufficiency ulcers cause minimal pain.
c) The ulcer base is pale to black.
The base of a venous insufficiency ulcer shows beefy red to yellow
fibrinous color.
d) The ulcer is deep, involving the joint space.
Venous insufficiency ulcers are usually superficial.
on the patient’s lower extremity indicate to the nurse that the ulcer
is a result of venous insufficiency?
a) The border of the ulcer is irregular.
The border of an ulcer caused by arterial insufficiency is circular.
b) The ulcer is very painful to the patient, even though superficial.
Superficial venous insufficiency ulcers cause minimal pain.
c) The ulcer base is pale to black.
The base of a venous insufficiency ulcer shows beefy red to yellow
fibrinous color.
d) The ulcer is deep, involving the joint space.
Venous insufficiency ulcers are usually superficial.