Question # 73

Which feature most reliably distinguishes a venous leg ulcer from an arterial ulcer on clinical examination?

Options:

A.

Both always occur on the distal toes with dry necrotic bases

B.

Venous ulcers typically appear in the gaiter region (especially medial malleolus), have irregular borders and moderate-to-heavy exudate, and occur in limbs with palpable pulses

C.

Arterial ulcers are always painless and located on the plantar foot

D.

Venous ulcers improve rapidly with complete avoidance of compression

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