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Peripheral vascular disease (Arterial (Symptoms (dependent rubor, cool,…
Peripheral vascular disease
Arterial
Predisposing factors
emotional stress
diabetes mellitus
exposure to cold
high-fat diet, high cholesterol
smoking
hypertension
obesity
Types
Raynaud's disease
Buerger's disease
arteriosclerosis
Nursing Considerations
don't cross legs
regular exercise
good foot care
STOP SMOKING
monitor peripheral pulses
Treatments
transluminal angioplasty
endarterectomy amputation
arterial bypass
Meds: anticoagulants, vasodilators, Antiplatelets
Symptoms
dependent rubor
cool, shiny skin
cyanosis
ulcers, gangrene
impaired sensation
intermittent claudication: pain w/ exercise caused by obstruction
:arrow_down: peripheral pulses
pallor w/ extremity elevation
rest pain
digital sensitivity to cold
Venous
Predisposing factors
immobility
surgery
obesity
CHF
hereditary
injury to vein wall
pregnancy
hypercoagulability
Nursing Considerations
monitor peripheral pulses
thrombectomy
avoid extremes of temperature
elastic stockings, TED hose, SCDs
anticoagulants
activity as ordered
encourage early ambulation
elevate legs
warm moist packs
Types
thrombophlebitis
varicose veins
Symptoms
edema, ulcers, pain
normal or :arrow_down: pulses
cool, brown skin