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Question | Answer |
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If a person has already been up in the morning and you need to apply elastic stockings (TED Hose) you would: | elevate the extremity for 15 minutes to reduce swelling |
PVD means: | peripheral vascular disease |
Symptoms of PAD (peripheral arterial disease are | cramping in legs, cyanotic hands or feet or bluish tinge to fingernails or toenails, edema in hands or feet, ulcers on legs or feet, cold hands, feet or legs |
How often should you check circulation for a person wearing elastic stockings | every 2 hours |
Elastic stocking help to: | decrease edema, help increase circulation, prevent blood clots |
phlebitis means | a blood clot in a vein |