Posted: June 6th, 2017

A 45-year-old male client with leg ulcers and arterial insufficiency is admitted to the hospital. The nurse understands that leg ulcers of this nature are usually caused b

A 45-year-old male client with leg ulcers and arterial insufficiency is admitted to the hospital. The nurse understands that leg ulcers of this nature are usually caused by:

1. Decreased arterial blood flow secondary to vasoconstriction
2. Decreased arterial blood flow leading to hyperemia
3. Atherosclerotic obstruction of the arteries
4. Trauma to the lower extremities