Practice Question
A client admitted for arterial insufficiency complains of pain when walking five blocks. Which question is the best for the nurse to ask to determine if the client is experiencing intermittent claudication?
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Correct Answer:
"Does the pain always occur when you walk that distance?"
Rationale:
🔷Intermittent claudication is a classic symptom of arterial insufficiency, characterized by cramping pain in the legs during exertion that subsides with rest.
🔷Asking if the pain always occurs after the same walking distance helps confirm that the pain is exercise-induced ischemia, not random or neuropathic pain.
🔷The symptom is caused by inadequate oxygen supply to working muscles due to narrowed arteries.
🔷Identifying this pattern assists in diagnosing Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and in developing an appropriate exercise plan.
🔷Early recognition allows nurses to educate clients on supervised walking programs and risk factor modification.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Fundamentals
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