A student nurse is learning to care for a variety of clients in a hospital setting. Which clients are most at risk for developing venous insufficiency? Select all that apply

1. An obese client
2. A client with pulmonary embolism
3. A pregnant client at 30 weeks gestation
4. A client who is recovering from a shoulder surgery
5. A client who uses a walker for support


1, 3

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