Nursing Note: Ana Ortega is being seen in the clinic for complaints of their legs feeling heavy, aches, cramping, and intermittent paresthesia after standing for prolonged periods. The client has bilateral lower extremity edema and a reddish brown hyperpigmentation of the lower extremities. A shallow ulcer is noted on the left ankle. Pedal pulses are 2+. BMI is 28.4, and Ana loves to cook and care for family. The client has a history of varicose veins, HTN, and type 2 diabetes. 1. What are the top three priority assessment findings or cues that must be recognized as clinically significant by the nurse? a. b. c. 2. What is the underlying cause/pathophysiology? 3. What body systems will you most thoroughly assess? a. b. c. 4. What are the top two priority problems? 5. What is the patient likely feeling right now
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