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NR304 / NR-304 Quiz 1 Concept Study Guide : Health Assessment II - Chamberlain

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NR-304 Health Assessment II Quiz 1 Concept Study Guide NR-304 Health Assessment II NR 304 Quiz 1 Concept Study Guide What are some manifestations of venous ulcers? - Redness - Brown deco... lorization in the skin - warm skin - Buildup of fluid/ waste in tissues - edema - wet / drainage - itching - inflamed tissue - irregular borders Where does venous ulcers normally occur? - higher up on the legs When is pain the worst with venous ulcers? - at the end of the day How venous ulcer symptoms be decreased? - elevation of legs What are some manifestations of arterial ulcers? - Deep / dry - cramps / muscles pain - pallor skin - cool to touch - weak pulses - shinny skin - border irregularities - decreased blood flow Where does arterial ulcers normally occur? - Feet - Toes What does elevating a client with arterial ulcers cause? - increase (elevation) in pain How does arterial ulcers impact blood flow? - causes a decrease in blood flow What is the definition of varicose veins? Dilated and tortuous veins that creates valves that do not close properly [Show More]

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