A patient with a non-healing diabetic foot ulcer has an Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) of 0.45. Which intervention is indicated?

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ARoutine wound care follow-up
BApplication of compression wraps
CReferral for physical therapy
DContinue current topical therapy
EUrgent vascular referral, same day

✓ Correct answer: E. Urgent vascular referral, same day ABI 0.45 indicates severe ischemia; urgent vascular referral required.

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