Lymphatic System and Capillaries

The ______ artery is the major supplier of blood to the legs.

The ______ system is an integral and complementary component of the circulatory system.

The ______ are small blood vessels that form the connection between the arterioles and venules.

Nurses are in position to ask questions about symptoms that the patient may consider ______.

The ______ spaces are maintained by the balance between the vascular and interstitial spaces.

The assessment of the peripheral vascular system includes checking for ______ or open wounds on the legs.

A cool ______ may indicate arterial insufficiency.

Shiny skin with loss of hair over the lower legs is a sign of ______ insufficiency

Weak or absent ______ pulses indicate partial or complete arterial occlusion.

Bruits suggest partial ______ of the vessel and decreased blood flow to legs.

A positive history of ______ Vascular disease increases risk of recurrence

Palpate the ______ and dorsalis pedis pulses to assess peripheral vascular system.

DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF ______, HTN, CAD, OR Peripheral Vascular disease?

LYMPHEDEMA is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised ______ system

A week or absent pulse may also indicate impaired ______ circulation.

Palpate to assess ______ refill.

Enlargement may indicate local or systemic ______ in the arms

Peripheral edema results from obstruction of the ______ flow, venous insufficiency, or DVT