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    Ati nurs220 health assessment proctored exam

    A patient has been diagnosed with venous stasis. Which of these findings would the nurse most likely observe?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Pallor and cyanosis: Indicative of arterial insufficiency, not venous disease. B. Thin, shiny skin: Seen in peripheral arterial disease (PAD). C. Brownish discoloration: Caused by hemosiderin deposits from chronic venous congestion. D. Unilateral cool foot: Suggests acute arterial obstruction.

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