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Nurse Teaching on Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis-2

Patient was educated on some of the major causes which lead to the development of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Inherited Clotting Disorder Patients with some inherited clotting disorders can have thick blood, which makes them more prone for clot formation. Pregnancy and Obesity Pregnancy and obesity increase the pressure in the deep veins of the legs. This increased pressure in the deep veins will contribute to slowing of blood flow and consequent clot formation.

Nurse Teaching on Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis-1

Patient was educated on causes that can lead to the development of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Prolonged bedbound Status The contraction of the calf muscles in the lower extremities during ambulation is the driving force to move the blood up against gravity in the deep veins of the lower extremities. Since this force is deficient in patients with bedbound status, such as, in patients who are hospitalized or paralyzed for prolonged periods of time, [...]

Reasons for Development of Deep Vein Thrombosis-Overview

Patient was educated on the common reasons responsible for the development of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Any condition that can make the blood flow sluggish, thick, and easy to clot will increase the chances for DVT formation. Some forms of cancers and contraceptive pills are known to thicken the blood and so, increase the formation of clot. Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you have certain medical conditions that affect how your blood clots. [...]

Nurse Teaching on Pathophysiology of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Patient was educated on pathophysiology of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition, when blood clots form in the deep veins of the body, secondary to slow blood flow and changes in the thickness of blood. Bilateral lower extremities and lower parts of the body below the heart level are more prone for formation of these clots, as venous blood flow in these body parts is sluggish, in comparison to [...]

Errors While Using Cuff of Inappropriate Size

Patient was educated on the errors in blood pressure readings that can be caused due to inappropriate cuff size as follows: An appropriate sized cuff must be placed about one inch above the bend of elbow, with no clothing on the arm that is supported and relaxed at the heart level, to get an ideal reading of blood pressure. When the size of your arm gets closer to the upper and lower end of the [...]