45. Risk factors associated with veonous insufficiency include which of the foll

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45. Risk factors associated with veonous insufficiency include which of the following

a. prologed sitting

b. prolonged standing

c.pregnancy

d. all of the above

46. Which of the following assessments are associated with venous insufficieny?

a. thick, brown skin around the ankle and feet

b. edema of lower leg may extend to knee

c. stasis ulcers

d.all of the above

47. Which of the following is not included in the therapeutic management of venous insufficiency?

a. never push hosiery around leg.......will further impair circulation

b. apply compression hose before getting out of bed and placing leg in a dependent position

c. client should sleep in support hose at night

d. bedrest with legs elevated above heart levels

Explanation / Answer

45. b. prolonged standing

Explanation:-Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart. With chronic venous insufficiency, vein walls are weakened and valves are damaged. This causes the veins to stay filled with blood, especially when you are standing.

46. a. thick, brown skin around the ankle and feet

Explanation:-

Symptoms

47. a. never push hosiery around leg.......will further impair circulation

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