A 52-year-old male presents with pooling of blood in the veins of the lower extremities and edema. The diagnosis is chronic venous insufficiency. What is an expected assessment finding of this disorder?
A) Deep vein thrombus formation
B) Skin hyperpigmentation
C) Gangrene
D) Edema above the knee

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Chronic venous insufficiency often leads to skin changes such as hyperpigmentation due to hemosiderin deposition from red blood cell breakdown.

A 52-Year-Old Male Presents with Pooling of Blood in the Veins