A client presents with a painful, swollen mass at the ankle of the right leg. Physical examination revealed that the edema is dark red in color, with drainage just above the medial malleolus of the leg. Which condition has the client developed?

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The description of a painful, swollen mass at the ankle, especially with dark red edema and drainage above the medial malleolus, is indicative of a venous ulcer. Venous ulcers often occur in these areas due to poor venous return, leading to increased pressure and eventually ulceration.

A Client Presents with a Painful, Swollen Mass at the Ankle