Susan Walker
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
PAD
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Alterations in Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
Health (Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention
Decrease flow in blood blockage of the arteries due to Stop smoking. Manage high
thickening of arterial wall decreasing
supplying blood to the lower limbs blood cholesterol and diabetes.
usually R/T atherosclerosis. Low fat diet. Exercise regularly
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings Pain Managment.
Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Pain and burning, cramping of legs
smoking, Obesity, Sedentary lifestyle during exercise Promptly notify
Genetic, Female clients, Older adult Numbness LLE HCP of signs of
clients Pain that is relieved by rest below heart
level occlusion
Be prepared to
assist with
emergency
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures thrombectomy
Cholesterol Levels Arteriography, Exercise tolerance test Use sterile
Ultrasound/Doppler derived maximal systolic
acceleration
technique
Magnetic resonance angiography
Ankle-brachial index
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications
Nursing Care Medications Client Education Graft occlusion
Teach benefits of exercise Antiplatelet Avoid crossing legs
Wound or graft
and lifestyle changes to build Statins Refrain from wearing restrictive infection
collateral circulation garments Compartment
Promote vasodilation and Elevate legs to reduce swelling syndrome
prevent vasoconstriction
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
Graft bypass
Percutaneous transluminal Physical therapy
angioplasty and laser-assisted
angioplasty
Mechanical rotational abrasive
atherectomy
Arterial revascularization surgery
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A11