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Ibiwunmi Joseph

Nur 220

In Class- Activity

Venous Pain: Cramping and Aching. (Pain with elevation or standing)

Venous Circulation Pulses: Present but not palpable when edema is present. Arterial sclerosis. Venous valves pressure increases. Temp: normal to cool due to edema. Moderate to severe- cause by obstructive or insufficiency; pitting 1+ -4+; skin ulceration and pigmentation.

Venous-Skin Characteristics: Warm skin Brown pigmentation Visible/Varicose veins Edema Cyanosis Blueish discoloration to skin. Skin Appearance: Skin thickened and tough and reddish brown or reddish/blue in color. Frequently associated with dermatitis

Ibiwunmi Joseph NUR 220. In Class Activity

Venous location/Characteristics: Medial Malleolus or anterior tibial area pain. Ulcer is shallow but large with irregular margins that typically develop on lower leg or ankle. Superficial shape: Ulcer Irregular border, Ulcer Edema leg: Moderate to severe. Ulcer base: Granulation tissue- beefy red to yellow fibrinous in chronic long-term ulcer