Assessment reveals that a female patient has 4+ pitting edema in both lower extremities. Both legs are reddened, with shiny spots, and the skin is dry and flaky. Which assessment finding would the nurse interpret as the best indicator of venous insufficiency?

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Reddened color of the skin is a common indicator of venous insufficiency, reflecting changes in blood flow and possible inflammation or stasis beneath the skin surface.

Assessment Reveals That a Female Patient Has 4+ Pitting Edema