Chronic venous insufficiency is common only in older adults. The signs of chronic venous insufficiency include
a. Distended tortuous veins, cyanosis if dependent
b. Hair loss
c. Pedal edema that improves at night
d. All of the above
D
Signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency include distended tortuous veins, hair loss, hyperpigmentation, cool or normal skin temperature, pretibial or pedal edema that resolves at night with rest and with elevation, and cyanosis when legs are dependent.
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