The nurse is collecting data from a patient who has chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities. Which finding should the nurse expect?
a. Leathery, brown skin
b. Diminished pedal pulse
c. Absence of pedal pulses
d. Pallor in the extremities
ANS: A
In chronic venous insufficiency, dysfunctional valves cause venous stasis, which results in edema and a brownish discoloration of the leg and foot, with the surrounding skin hardened and leathery in appearance. B. C. D. Changes in pulses and pallor are not associated with chronic venous insufficiency.
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