A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency.Which of the following statements by the patient is most consistent with this diagnosis?

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Chronic venous insufficiency often leads to edema, or swelling, in the legs, which can make it difficult for patients to fit into their shoes by the end of the day. This symptom is a direct result of the impaired blood flow back to the heart, causing fluid to accumulate in the lower extremities.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with a Diagnosis