RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 119 of 2368

A client has edema of both lower legs, brownish and leathery skin, and a leg ulcer that weeps fluid. Which condition do these findings suggest?

  1. Arterial insufficiency
  2. Venous insufficiency
  3. Maceration from moisture
  4. Tissue hypoxia from smoking
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Correct answer: Venous insufficiency

Edema, brownish leathery skin, and weeping ulcers are signs of venous insufficiency with stasis dermatitis.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Integumentary: VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026