An LPN is caring for a patient with a venous leg ulcer. Which characteristic BEST distinguishes it from an arterial ulcer?
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A
Located on the lateral malleolus with minimal exudate and dry wound bed
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B
Painful at rest, with a pale wound bed and absent pedal pulses
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C
Located on the medial gaiter area with moderate-to-heavy exudate
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D
Deep, punched-out appearance with necrotic base and black eschar