Multiple Choice
You are examining Mr. S, a 79-year-old diabetic man complaining of claudication. Which of the following physical findings is consistent with the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease?
A) Thick, calloused skin
B) Ruddy, thin skin
C) Warmer temperature of extremity in contrast to other body parts
D) Loss of hair over the extremities
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