During lower extremity inspection of a client with early chronic venous disease, the nurse would expect to find
A) decreased peripheral pulses.
B) dependent cyanosis.
C) muscular hypertrophy.
D) pitting edema of the lower extremities.

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In more severe forms of chronic venous disorders, lower extremity edema is the usual initial complaint. Pitting edema may be seen at first, but as the edema becomes more chronic, scarring develops and the pitting disappears.

During Lower Extremity Inspection of a Client with Early Chronic