peripheral vascular disease

Question 1

peripheral arterial disease

Answer 1

impairs blood flow in arteries of the leg.
Pain I cramping when walking.
Skin that appear shiny with hair loss
tingling and numbness of toes.

Question 2

Peripheral venous disease.

varicose vein+ VTE

Answer 2

disorders that impairs blood flow to the heart.

• edema present
• brown discoloration

Question 3

DVT and pulmonary embolism

Answer 3

manifestation- edema of affected leg
local swelling, bumpy, knotty

monitor Heparin (PTT)30-40 and warfarin ( PT)11-12.5

Question 4

Raynaud’s disease

blood vessel in hands and feet

Overreact to cold or stress

Answer 4

• Coldness
• pain in the extremities
• pallor

medications
administer nifedipine

Question 5

SHOCK

Answer 5

Inadequate delivery of 02 + nutrient to support vital organs + cell function.

Manifestation includes-tachycardia with hypotension

• tachypnea
• Oliguria( small urine)
• metabolic acidosis
• Decreased level of consciousness

Intervention
Position pt in tredelenberg
Secure a large IV line.
Administer oxygen