Title
Chronic venous insufficiency: A review for nurses
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2019
Abstract
© 2019 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a potentially debilitating disorder associated with serious complications such as lower extremity venous ulcers. This article reviews the incidence and pathophysiology of CVI, nursing assessment, diagnosis and interventions, and patient education needed to manage the disease and prevent complications.
Recommended Citation
Berti-Hearn, Linda and Elliott, Brenda, "Chronic venous insufficiency: A review for nurses" (2019). Nursing (Graduate) Educator Scholarship. 10.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/grnurse_ed/10
Comments
Originally published as: Berti-Hearn, L., & Elliott, B. (2019). Chronic venous insufficiency: A review for nurses. Nursing, 49(12), 24–30. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000604688.03299.aa