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JOSEPHINE MORROW VSIM EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWER UPDATED

Upon inspection of a patient's lower extremity, the nurse suspects venous insufficiency. Which assessment findings would support this conclusion? (Select all that apply.) - Moderate leg edema,Thickened, tough skin,Reddish-blue discoloration Rationale:Thickened skin, moderate leg edema, and reddish-blue discoloration of the lower extremity are all characteristic of venous insufficiency. Dependent rubor and loss of hair are associated with arterial insufficiency. A patient with a history of...