1. Infusion Nursing as a Specialty
CHAPTER 1. Infusion Nursing as a Specialty Ann Corrigan, MS, RN, CRNI®∗ ∗The author and editors wish to acknowledge the contributions made by Nancy M. Delisio as author of this…
Chronic Venous Disease and Venous Ulcers
CHAPTER 21 Chronic Venous Disease and Venous Ulcers Section 1: Carolyn RobinsonSection 2: Monica Melo OBJECTIVES 1. Define the pathophysiology of chronic venous disease. 2. Describe methods for classification of…
Renovascular Disease and Ischemic Nephropathy
CHAPTER 14 Renovascular Disease and Ischemic Nephropathy L. Beth Sossoman First Edition Authors: Maria Henderson-Everhardus and J. Hal. Van Bockel OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the components of a comprehensive physical examination…
Cerebrovascular Disease
CHAPTER 11 Cerebrovascular Disease Karen Fitzgerald OBJECTIVES 1. List three risk factors associated with cerebrovascular disease. 2. Recognize two diagnostic tests to evaluate for cerebrovascular disease. 3. Review two treatments…
Raynaud Phenomenon
CHAPTER 17 Raynaud Phenomenon Patricia A. Lewis First Edition Authors: Patricia A. Lewis and Sue Monaro OBJECTIVES 1. Distinguish between primary and secondary Raynaud phenomenon. 2. Identify physical examination findings…
Amputation
CHAPTER 25 Amputation Cynthia Christensen OBJECTIVES 1. Identify risk factors for amputation. 2. Identify early interventions to reduce the risk for amputation. 3. List postoperative interventions for decreasing secondary complications….
Vascular Trauma
CHAPTER 24 Vascular Trauma Michelle Tinkham First Edition Author: Isobel Green OBJECTIVES 1. Recognize the significance of vascular injuries in the community and identify the characteristic physical signs and symptoms…
Lymphedema
CHAPTER 23 Lymphedema Patricia A. LewisM. Eileen Walsh OBJECTIVES 1. Describe normal lymphatic flow. 2. Identify criteria used to diagnose primary and secondary lymphedema. 3. Describe medical and surgical management…
Superficial Thrombophlebitis and Deep Vein Thrombosis
CHAPTER 19 Superficial Thrombophlebitis and Deep Vein Thrombosis Melody HefflineM. Kate Schmidt First Edition Authors: Kim Zurat and Karla Mees OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the clinical significance of superficial and deep…
Aneurysmal Disease
CHAPTER 13 Aneurysmal Disease Victoria R. LatessaAnne Aquila OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology relevant to aortic aneurysms and aneurysmal disease. 2. List appropriate diagnostic tests relevant to the…
