Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
This hallmark symptom of PAD occurs with activity and is relieved by rest.
What is intermittent claudication?
The most important nursing intervention for CVI is promoting this.
What is venous return (elevation, compression)?
The nurse should never perform this assessment maneuver on a suspected DVT.
What is Homan’s sign?
This sudden symptom is the classic hallmark of pulmonary embolism.
What is sudden dyspnea?
Clients taking sildenafil must avoid this type of medication due to risk of fatal hypotension.
What are nitrates?
This skin temperature finding is a common clinical manifestation of peripheral arterial disease due to reduced blood flow.
What is cool or cold skin?
This type of stocking is prescribed to help manage CVI symptoms.
What are compression stockings?
The nurse evaluates heparin therapy using this lab test.
What is aPTT?
This diagnostic test is the gold standard for confirming a PE.
What is CT pulmonary angiography?
Erectile dysfunction can be categorized into these two primary types based on the underlying cause.
What are organic ED and psychogenic ED?
The nurse expects ulcers from PAD to appear on these locations.
What are toes, feet, and lateral ankles?
CVI ulcers typically appear in this location.
What is the medial ankle?
Heparin and enoxaparin work in this part of the clotting cascade.
What is the inhibition of thrombin/factor Xa?
Warfarin requires monitoring of this lab value.
What is INR?
Sildenafil works by dilating vessels through this enzyme pathway.
What is the PDE-5 inhibition pathway?
The nurse should position a client with PAD in this way to promote perfusion.
What is dependent positioning (legs down)?
The nurse knows the plan is working when this clinical sign decreases.
What is reduced lower-leg edema?
The nurse should monitor for this major complication of DVT.
What is pulmonary embolism?
This dietary teaching is essential for clients taking warfarin.
What is maintaining consistent vitamin K intake?
This common side effect may require patient reassurance.
What is a headache or flushing?
The nurse should teach the patient with PAD to avoid this common practice because it decreases blood flow.
What is crossing their legs or using restrictive clothing?
This describes the main difference between PAD and CVI regarding blood flow direction.
What is PAD affects arterial blood flow to tissues, while CVI affects venous return from tissues?
This symptom helps nurses differentiate DVT from PAD or CVI.
What is unilateral calf pain, warmth, swelling, and redness?
This position optimizes oxygenation during acute PE.
What is high Fowler’s position?
The nurse teaches the client to take sildenafil this long before sexual activity.
What is 30–60 minutes?