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What is the frequency of vital signs and Doppler assessment of peripheral pulses initially?
What is the frequency of vital signs and Doppler assessment of peripheral pulses initially?
- Every 2 hours
- Every 30 minutes
- Every hour
- Every 15 minutes (correct)
What is a common symptom of venous disorders in superficial veins?
What is a common symptom of venous disorders in superficial veins?
- Pulsation
- Pain or tenderness (correct)
- Edema
- Hematoma formation
What is the term for a thrombus that develops in the veins as a result of stasis or hypercoagulability without inflammation?
What is the term for a thrombus that develops in the veins as a result of stasis or hypercoagulability without inflammation?
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Venous thromboembolism
- Phlebothrombosis (correct)
- Pulmonary embolism
What is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) development?
What is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) development?
What is a medication used in the pharmacologic therapy for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
What is a medication used in the pharmacologic therapy for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
What is a common symptom of venous disorders in deep veins?
What is a common symptom of venous disorders in deep veins?
What is the primary goal of instructing patients with varicose veins to walk?
What is the primary goal of instructing patients with varicose veins to walk?
What is a common occupation-related risk factor for developing varicose veins?
What is a common occupation-related risk factor for developing varicose veins?
What is a common symptom of varicose veins?
What is a common symptom of varicose veins?
What is a potential complication of venous disorders?
What is a potential complication of venous disorders?
What is a post-operative instruction for patients who have undergone vein stripping?
What is a post-operative instruction for patients who have undergone vein stripping?
What is a potential nerve damage symptom after vein stripping?
What is a potential nerve damage symptom after vein stripping?
What is the goal of aPTT monitoring in patients receiving heparin therapy?
What is the goal of aPTT monitoring in patients receiving heparin therapy?
What is the recommended pressure gradient for graduated compression stockings in patients with venous stasis ulceration?
What is the recommended pressure gradient for graduated compression stockings in patients with venous stasis ulceration?
What is a common complication of anticoagulant therapy that nursing management should monitor and manage?
What is a common complication of anticoagulant therapy that nursing management should monitor and manage?
What is the purpose of elevating the affected extremity in patients with venous thromboembolism?
What is the purpose of elevating the affected extremity in patients with venous thromboembolism?
What is the recommended target range for PT or INR values in patients receiving warfarin therapy?
What is the recommended target range for PT or INR values in patients receiving warfarin therapy?
When can a patient with venous thromboembolism safely resume walking?
When can a patient with venous thromboembolism safely resume walking?
