Asked by Shawn-Natalie Tucker on Jun 03, 2024
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A patient is recovering from several hours of orthopedic surgery. During an assessment of the patient's lower legs, the nurse will monitor for signs of acute venous symptoms. Signs of acute venous symptoms include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Sudden onset
B) Warm, red, and swollen calf
C) Pain that is worse at the end of the day
D) Aching, tired pain, with a feeling of fullness
E) Pain that is relieved with elevation of the leg.
F) Intense, sharp pain, with the deep muscle tender to the touch
Acute Venous Symptoms
Symptoms that arise from sudden issues with venous circulation, potentially causing swelling, pain, or skin changes.
Swollen Calf
An enlargement or puffiness of the calf area of the leg, which might indicate an injury, infection, or circulation problems.
Tired Pain
A subjective term that may describe a feeling of physical discomfort or ache associated with fatigue or excessive exertion.
- Acquire knowledge about the risk factors and symptoms of venous diseases.
- Identify the differences in symptoms and clinical outcomes between arterial and venous insufficiencies.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the risk factors and symptoms of venous diseases.
- Identify the differences in symptoms and clinical outcomes between arterial and venous insufficiencies.
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