Disorders of the Veins and Arteries

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Week 4 Assignment

Application: Disorders of the Veins and Arteries

Advanced practice nurses often treat patients with vein and artery disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT). While the symptoms of both disorders are noticeable, these symptoms are sometimes mistaken for signs of other conditions, making the disorders difficult to diagnose. Nurses must examine all symptoms and rule out other potential disorders before diagnosing and prescribing treatment for patients. In this Assignment, you explore the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of CVI and DVT.

To prepare:
•Review the section “Diseases of the Veins” (pp. 585–587) in Chapter 23 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Consider the similarities and differences between these disorders.

•Explore patient factor ethnicity, Think about how the factor might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.

•Review the “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for venous thrombosis. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of both chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis.

To complete:

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
•Compare the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Describe how venous thrombosis is different from arterial thrombosis.
•Explain how the patient factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TOO:
•CONSTRUCT TWO MIND MAPS—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for deep venous thrombosis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.

This paper needs to explore more of the pathophysiology at the point of where the bacteria enters the body or when it begins.
Also, MUST USE RESOURCES THAT ARE NO OLDER THAN 5 YEARS. HAS TO BE CURRENT ARTICLES.

Required Resources

Readings
•Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology (Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. ?Chapter 22, “Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems”

This chapter examines the circulatory system, heart, systemic circulation, and lymphatic system to establish a foundation for normal cardiovascular function. It focuses on the structure and function of various parts of the circulatory system to illustrate normal blood flow.
? Chapter 23, “Alterations of Cardiovascular Function”

This chapter presents the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of various cardiovascular disorders. It focuses on diseases of the veins and arteries, disorders of the heart wall, heart disease, and shock.
? Chapter 24, “Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children”

This chapter examines cardiovascular disorders that affect children. It distinguishes congenital heart disease from acquired cardiovascular disorders.

•McPhee, S. J., & Hammer, G. D. (2012). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical. ?Chapter 11, “Cardiovascular Disorders: Vascular Disease”

This chapter begins with an overview of the vascular component of the cardiovascular system and how the cardiovascular system is normally regulated. It then describes three common vascular disorders: atherosclerosis, hypertension, and shock.

Media
•Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012a). Alterations of cardiovascular functions PPT lecture. Baltimore, MD: Author.

This media presentation outlines common alterations of cardiovascular function, including disorders of the veins and arteries.

Optional Resources
•American Heart Association. (2012). Retrieved from https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
•Million Hearts. (2012). Retrieved from https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/index.html
•National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2012). Retrieved from https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
WHAT THE INSTRUCTOR IS LOOKING FOR.

By the end of the week, you will be able to:
•Analyze the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders
•Evaluate the impact of patient factors on the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders
•Analyze the relationship between hypertension and dyslipidemia to cardiovascular alterations
•Compare the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis
•Evaluate the impact of patient factors on chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis
•Evaluate clinical considerations of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis
•Understand and apply key terms, concepts, and principles related to alterations of the veins and arteries