While performing the assessment of the client's peripheral vascular system, the nurse notes that there was a rapid filling of superficial veins during the Trendelenburg test. This data is consistent with which disorder?

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The Trendelenburg test is used to assess the competence of the venous valves in the superficial and deep venous systems. Rapid filling of superficial veins during this test indicates that the valves in the veins are not functioning properly, allowing blood to flow backward, which is consistent with valve incompetence.

While Performing the Assessment of the Client's Peripheral Vascular System