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arterial vs venous u
arterial vs venous ulcers
Question | Answer |
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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 |