An older adult comes to the clinic reporting pain in the left foot. While assessing the client, the nurse notes smooth, shiny skin with no hair on the client's lower legs. Which condition does this finding suggest?

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Smooth, shiny skin with no hair on the lower legs is a classic sign of arterial insufficiency. This condition results from reduced blood flow to the limbs, which can lead to changes in skin appearance and hair loss in the affected areas.

An Older Adult Comes to the Clinic Reporting Pain in the Left