The nurse notes that a patient's lower legs are brown and the feet are blue when they are in the dependent position. For which health problem should the nurse collect additional data?

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The brown discoloration of the lower legs and blue discoloration of the feet when dependent are indicative of venous blood flow problems, suggesting issues with venous return or venous insufficiency.

The Nurse Notes That a Patient's Lower Legs Are Brown