Mr. Simms has dependent rubor and elevation pallor of her ri…
Mr. Simms has dependent rubor and elevation pallor of her right lower extremity. The systolic pressure in his R. arm is 120 mmHg; L arm is 110 mmHg, R. dorsal pedis systolic pressure was 100 mmHg and the posterior tibial pressure was 95 mmHg. What is Mr. Simms ABI for the RLE?
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A patient has chronic venous insufficiency that will require the use of compression therapy. A zinc oxide impregnated wrap (i.e. UNNA’s Boot) has been selected as the treatment modality. The best time to apply the wrap to get maximum benefit is:
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A patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with a cluster of acutely painful red nodules with palpable purpura and a small shallow well demarcated, non-draining ulcer over the right malleolus. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be present?
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