Venous Insufficiency

Question 1

chronic venous insufficiency

Answer 1

A result of incompetent valves or venous obstruction

Question 2

what does chronic venous insufficiency lead to?

Answer 2

edema, tissue congestion, & tissue impairment

Question 3

risk factors of venous insufficiency

Answer 3

i. DVT
ii. Varicose veins
iii. Obesity
iv. Pregnancy
v. Smoking
vi. Extended period of standing or sitting
vii. Female
viii. Age over 50

Question 4

venous insufficiency clinical manifestations

Answer 4

a. Edema
b. Pain, aching
c. Hyperpigmentation
d. Skin atrophy
e. Stasis dermatitis
f. Venous ulcers

Question 5

Venous insufficiency nursing management

Answer 5

Major goals include restoration of skin integrity, improved physical mobility, adequate nutrition, and absence of complications

-Avoid long periods of standing or sitting
-Regular exercise (walking)
-Maintain appropriate BMI
-Position legs
-Compression therapy
-Practice good skin hygiene
-Improved diet for wound healing

Question 6

Venous insufficiency restoring skin integrity

Answer 6

a. Cleansing wound
b. Compression therapy
c. Avoiding trauma and injury
d. Positioning (legs up)