What are some of the classic signs of venous insufficiency that may indicate the need for compression therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
? Increased swelling in the lower leg, ankle, and foot
? A feeling of heaviness that occurs with the legs in a dependent position
? Discoloration of the skin, with brown staining from hemosideran deposits
? Induration or hardening of the skin in the lower leg
? Skin breakdown usually just above the medial malleolus
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A. the cervix B. the ovaries C. the fallopian tubes D. all of the above
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