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The ______ artery is the major supplier of blood to the legs.
The ______ artery is the major supplier of blood to the legs.
FEMORAL
The ______ system is an integral and complementary component of the circulatory system.
The ______ system is an integral and complementary component of the circulatory system.
LYMPHATIC
The ______ are small blood vessels that form the connection between the arterioles and venules.
The ______ are small blood vessels that form the connection between the arterioles and venules.
CAPILLARIES
Nurses are in position to ask questions about symptoms that the patient may consider ______.
Nurses are in position to ask questions about symptoms that the patient may consider ______.
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The ______ spaces are maintained by the balance between the vascular and interstitial spaces.
The ______ spaces are maintained by the balance between the vascular and interstitial spaces.
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The assessment of the peripheral vascular system includes checking for ______ or open wounds on the legs.
The assessment of the peripheral vascular system includes checking for ______ or open wounds on the legs.
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A cool ______ may indicate arterial insufficiency.
A cool ______ may indicate arterial insufficiency.
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Shiny skin with loss of hair over the lower legs is a sign of ______ insufficiency
Shiny skin with loss of hair over the lower legs is a sign of ______ insufficiency
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Weak or absent ______ pulses indicate partial or complete arterial occlusion.
Weak or absent ______ pulses indicate partial or complete arterial occlusion.
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Bruits suggest partial ______ of the vessel and decreased blood flow to legs.
Bruits suggest partial ______ of the vessel and decreased blood flow to legs.
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A positive history of ______ Vascular disease increases risk of recurrence
A positive history of ______ Vascular disease increases risk of recurrence
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Palpate the ______ and dorsalis pedis pulses to assess peripheral vascular system.
Palpate the ______ and dorsalis pedis pulses to assess peripheral vascular system.
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DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF ______, HTN, CAD, OR Peripheral Vascular disease?
DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF ______, HTN, CAD, OR Peripheral Vascular disease?
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LYMPHEDEMA is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised ______ system
LYMPHEDEMA is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised ______ system
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A week or absent pulse may also indicate impaired ______ circulation.
A week or absent pulse may also indicate impaired ______ circulation.
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Palpate to assess ______ refill.
Palpate to assess ______ refill.
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Enlargement may indicate local or systemic ______ in the arms
Enlargement may indicate local or systemic ______ in the arms
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Peripheral edema results from obstruction of the ______ flow, venous insufficiency, or DVT
Peripheral edema results from obstruction of the ______ flow, venous insufficiency, or DVT
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