While conducting a physical assessment the nurse detects atrophic changes on a patient's lower extremities. What physical findings did the nurse assess in this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. thick toenails
2. skin ulcerations
3. dilated leg veins
4. skin discolorations
5. absence of hair on the lower legs
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Atrophic changes are changes in the size or activity of body tissues resulting from pathology or injury. Reduced blood flow and oxygenation of the lower extremities often cause atrophic changes, including loss of hair, thickened toenails, changes in pigmentation, and ulcerations. Dilated leg veins are related to varicose veins.
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