Question

The nurse refers an older adult client for further evaluation after the nurse assesses warm skin and brown pigmentation around the ankles. the nurse should note the possibility of what health problem when making the referral?

Answer 1

The nurse should notice the possibility of Venous insufficiency when making referral. Venous insufficiency is a condition, where blood does not flow back properly to the heart, causing blood to pool in the veins in the legs. Several factors may cause these condition, its most commonly caused by blood clots and varicose veins.