Ulcer Examination

Julian, a 59-year-old patient with a longstanding history of type 2 diabetes, presents with a chronic, non-healing wound on his foot. The wound is located on the lateral aspect of the foot, characterized by a sharply demarcated, circular margin, and a pale, dry base with minimal exudate. His medical history includes poorly controlled hypertension and intermittent claudication. What is the most likely classification of this ulcer? A) Venous ulcer B) Mixed arterial-venous ulcer C) Pure arterial ulcer D) Neuropathic ulcer LINKS MENTIONED: NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com Get Your Episode Cheatsheet here: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/ulcerclass