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A patient with varicose veins reports experiencing aching and heaviness in their legs. Which intervention would be most appropriate?
A patient with varicose veins reports experiencing aching and heaviness in their legs. Which intervention would be most appropriate?
- Recommend prolonged sitting to reduce pressure on the veins.
- Instruct the patient to engage in high-impact exercises to strengthen the veins.
- Advise the patient to avoid compression socks to allow for better circulation.
- Suggest elevating the legs when possible and wearing compression socks. (correct)
Which factor contributes to the pathophysiology of varicose veins?
Which factor contributes to the pathophysiology of varicose veins?
- Arterial plaque buildup causing venous congestion.
- Impaired valve function leading to backward blood flow. (correct)
- Increased blood viscosity.
- Decreased collagen production in arterial walls.
A nurse who spends long hours standing is concerned about developing varicose veins. Besides prolonged standing, which factor increases their risk?
A nurse who spends long hours standing is concerned about developing varicose veins. Besides prolonged standing, which factor increases their risk?
- Being male.
- Regular aerobic exercise.
- Family history of varicose veins. (correct)
- A diet high in fiber.
Which treatment option aims to remove or reduce varicose veins?
Which treatment option aims to remove or reduce varicose veins?
A pregnant patient asks about preventing varicose veins. What advice is most suitable during pregnancy?
A pregnant patient asks about preventing varicose veins. What advice is most suitable during pregnancy?
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Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins
Twisted, enlarged veins in the legs due to blood pooling, weakened veins, and impaired valve function.
Varicose Vein Risk Factors
Varicose Vein Risk Factors
Female gender, prolonged standing (e.g., nurses), pregnancy, obesity, and family history.
Varicose Vein Symptoms
Varicose Vein Symptoms
Distended, rope-like veins, leg heaviness, itching, and aching.
Initial Varicose Vein Treatment
Initial Varicose Vein Treatment
Elevating the legs and wearing compression socks.
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Varicose Vein Procedures
Varicose Vein Procedures
Sclerotherapy, vein stripping, radiofrequency ablation, and laser treatment.
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- Varicose veins are veins full of twists and turns that occur in the lower extremities.
- The pathophysiology is the pooling of blood in the legs, which causes the veins to become enlarged and weakened, and impairs valve function causing blood to flow backwards.
- Risk factors include being female, prolonged standing, pregnancy, obesity, and family history.
- Signs and symptoms include distended rope-like veins, heaviness, itching and aching.
- Treatments include elevation and compression.
- Procedures to remove or shrink veins include sclerotherapy, vein stripping, radiofrequency, and laser treatment.
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