A 44-year-old female who is on her feet for the duration of her entire work week has developed varicose veins in her legs. What teaching point would her care provider be most justified in emphasizing to the woman?
A) "Once you have varicose veins, there's little that can be done to reverse them."
B) "Your varicose veins are likely a consequence of an existing cardiac problem."
C) "If you're able to stay off your feet and wear tight stockings, normal vein tone can be reestablished."
D) "The use of blood thinner medications will likely relieve the backflow that is causing your varicose veins."

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Treatment of varicose veins focuses on prevention and slowing of the progression of the problem; it is not normally possible to reverse existing varicose veins. Staying off one's feet and wearing antiembolic stockings may prevent, but not reverse, the condition.While cardiac problems may coexist with varicose veins, this does not necessarily account for the woman's condition. Blood thinners will not resolve her varicose veins.

A 44-Year-Old Female Who Is on Her Feet for the Duration