Varicose veins - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Varicose Veins correct answer: Distended veins, usually occurring in the lower extremities What is the etiology of varicose veins? correct answer: Trauma (often to the saphenous vein) failure of valves, decreasing the activity of muscle pump and/or gravitational pull in the venous system leads to backflow, pooling and dilated veins What are the risk factors for varicose veins? correct answer: Age, gender, family history, obesity, pregnancy, DVT and leg trauma treatment for varicose v...

Primary manifestations of SRMD GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the esophagus or stomach peptic ulcers gastritis Mallory-Weiss tear (tearing of the esophagus from the stoma...

Which foods are helpful for lowering blood pressure levels? - ANSWER Celery, garlic, onions, nuts and seeds or their oils, cold-water fish, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and legumes What are varicose veins? - ANSWER Dilated, tortuous, superficial veins in the legs What causes varicose veins? - ANSWER Genetic weakness of the vein walls or their valves; excessive pressure within the vein due to a low-fiber induced increase in straining during defecation; long periods of standing and/or...

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Which foods are helpful for lowering blood pressure levels? - Celery, garlic, onions, nuts and seeds or their oils, cold-water fish, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and legumes What are varicose veins? - Dilated, tortuous, superficial veins in the legs What causes varicose veins? - Genetic weakness of the vein walls or their valves; excessive pressure within the vein due to a low-fiber induced increase in straining during defecation; long periods of standing and/or heavy lifting; damag...

NRNP 6531 Final Exam Compilation For 2022/2023 When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Answer: Ye s Answers: Ye s No • Question 2 The most common cancer found on the auricle is: Selected Answer: Basal cell carcinoma Answers: Actinic keratosis Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Acral-lentiginous melanoma • Question 3 1 out of 1 points 0 out of 1 points Whic...

NSG 6430 - W1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS **Oral Contraceptive Pill Precautions** Which of the following conditions does not require precautions for oral contraceptive pill use? - Gallbladder disease - 5 months postpartum/lactating - BP 160/100 - Varicose veins **Explanation:** Varicose veins do not necessitate precautions for oral contraceptive pill use. However, conditions like hypertension and recent pregnancy increase thromboembolic risk and require caution. ...

Cardiovascular Disorders Benazepril should be discontinued immediately if: pregnancy occurs. A patient is diagnosed with mild heart failure (HF). What drug listed below would be a good choice for reducing morbidity and mortality long term? Metoprolol A patient taking an ACE inhibitor should avoid: potassium supplements. An 87-year-old has history of symptomatic heart failure. He presents today with lower extremity edema and mild shortness of breath with exertion. In addition ...

ATI Med Surg Cardiovascular and Respiratory QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following vein ligation and stripping for varicose veins. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Position the client supine with his legs elevated when in bed. A nurse is caring for a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm and is scheduled for surgery. The client's vital signs are blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg, heart rat...

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