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6 years ago
An older adult comes to the clinic complaining of pain in the left foot. While assessing the patient, the nurse notes smooth, shiny skin that contains no hair on the client's lower legs. Which condition does this finding suggest?
 
  a. Venous insufficiency
  b. Hyperthyroidism
  c. Arterial insufficiency
  d. Dehydration
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Peripheral arterial insufficiency is associated with smooth, thin, shiny skin with little or no hair. Venous insufficiency leads to thick, rough skin that is commonly hyperpigmented. Hyperthyroidism is associated with abnormally warm skin. Decreased turgor would be seen in dehydration.
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