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arterial vs venous u
arterial vs venous ulcers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| claudicaton after walking approximately 1-2 blocks | arterial ulcers |
| rest pain usually present | arterial ulcers |
| pain at ulcer site | arterial ulcers |
| 2-3 risk factors present | arterial ulcers |
| located end of the toes | alterial ulcers |
| located between the toes | arterial ulcers |
| located deep | arterial ulcers |
| ulcer bed pale, with even edges | arterial ulcers |
| little granulation tissue | arterial ulcers |
| cool or cold feet | arterial ulcers |
| decreased or absent pulses | arterial ulcers |
| atrotphy of skin | arterial ulcers |
| hair loss | arterial ulcers |
| pallor with elevation | arterial ulcers |
| dependent rubor | arterial ulcers |
| possible gangrene | arterial ulcers |
| neurologic decicits noted when acute | arterial ulcers |
| treat underlying cause (surgical, revascularization) | arterial ulcers |
| prevent trauma and infection | arterial ulcers |
| client education, stressing foot care | arterial ulcers |
| chronic nonhealing ulcer | venous ulcers |
| no claudication or rest pain | venous ulcers |
| moderate ulcer discomfort | venous ulcers |
| client complains of ankle or leg swelling | venous ulcers |
| ankle area | venous ulcers |
| brown pigmentation | venous ulcers |
| ulcer bed pink | venous ulcers |
| usually superficial,with uneven edges | venous ulcers |
| granulation tissue present | venous ulcers |
| ankle discoloration and edema | venous ulcers |
| full veins when leg slightly dependent | venous ulcers |
| no neurologic deficit | venous ulcers |
| pulses present | venous ulcers |
| may haave scarring from previous ulcers | venous ulcers |
| long-term wound care n(Unna boot,damp-to-dry, dressing) | venous ulcers |
| elevate extremity | venous ulcers |
| client education, prevent infection | venous ulcers |