A patient who is suspected of having vascular insufficiency to the lower extremities is assessed by the nurse to have which one of the following?

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Diminished pedal pulses indicate a decreased amount of blood flow to the lower extremities and can be a sign of vascular insufficiency. Increased hair growth, dull appearance of the skin, and erythema are not specific signs of vascular insufficiency.

A Patient Who Is Suspected of Having Vascular Insufficiency to the Lower