Nursing Care of People with Vascular and Lymphatic Disorders

Title
Nursing Care of People with Vascular and Lymphatic Disorders
Publication Date
2014
Author(s)
Bunker, Naomi
Fagan, Anthea
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2246-4776
Email: afagan2@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:afagan2
Editor
Editor(s): Priscilla LeMone, Karen Burke, Tracy Levett-Jones, Trudy Dwyer, Lorna J Moxham, Kerry Reid-Searl, Kamaree Berry, Keryln Carville, Majella Hales, Nicole Knox, Yoni Luxford, Debra Raymond
Type of document
Book Chapter
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Pearson Australia
Place of publication
Frenchs Forest, Australia
Edition
2
UNE publication id
une:15280
Abstract
The main processes that interfere with peripheral blood flow and that of lymphatic fluid include constriction, obstruction, inflammation and vasospasm. These conditions lead to disorders of blood pressure regulation, peripheral artery function, aortic structure, venous circulation and lymphatic circulation. A holistic approach is important when caring for people with disorders of the vascular and lymphatic systems. The focus of care is on teaching long-term care measures, pain relief, improving peripheral blood and lymphatic circulation, preventing tissues damage and promoting healing. The prescribed treatment may have emotional, social and economic effects on the person and family.
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Citation
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking for Person-Centred Care, v.2, p. 1086-1139
ISBN
9781442562028
9781486014149
Start page
1086
End page
1139

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