An Older Adult Patient Newly Diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular Disease

An older adult patient newly diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is being educated on the possibility of developing a foot ulcer.What assessment finding indicates the patient may have an ulcer resulting from this disease?

A) Deep,necrotic,and painless sore
B) Shiny,dry,cyanotic skin surrounding the ulcer
C) Ulcer appears shallow,crusty with warm skin
D) Sore that has dull pain and is oozing

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