Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) Flashcards
know risk factors, presenting symptoms, nursing management
1
Q
pvd
- mangement
- what it is
- treatment
- education
A
2
Q
what is PVD?
A
venous insufficient results form prolonged venous hypertension which stretches the veins and damages the valves
3
Q
what its the clinical manifestation for these patients?
A
edema
ulcer formation
brown discoloration
pulses are present
4
Q
what is the main form of treatment?
A
elevate the legs above the heart
avoid prolong sitting
compression stockings
5
Q
if a patient has an ulcer we should provide wound care for them
- medications like topical agents should do the trick to help heal up the wound
A
