Chapter 30: Assessment & Management of Patients with Vascular Disorders & Problems of Peripheral Circulation
Conditions to Know: PAD, Raynaud’s disease, DVT
1. What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
2. Intermittent claudication is a hallmark symptom of PAD. What is intermittent claudication?
3. What are some other physical assessment findings of PAD?
4. What are some risk factors for PAD? See Chart 30-2.
5. Describe the nursing care and medical management involved in caring for a patient with PAD.
6. What is Raynaud’s disease? Describe what triggers and happens during an attack.
7. What are some teaching points you would want to include for patients with Raynaud’s disease?
8. What is a DVT and what are the primary risk factors for this condition?
9. What are signs and symptoms of a DVT?
10. What are some preventative measures patients can take to reduce the risk of DVT?
11. What are some teaching points to include for patients receiving anticoagulants (heparin, lovenox, and/or warfarin) for DVT management or prevention?
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