The nurse is caring for a client admitted with chronic venous insufficiency.The nurse assesses the client's lower extremities, which are edematous and discolored.Which additional finding should the nurse expect to find during assessment?

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Stasis ulcers are a common finding in chronic venous insufficiency due to poor venous return, leading to increased pressure in the veins, edema, and eventually skin breakdown and ulceration, particularly around the lower legs and ankles.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted with Chronic