Review the section “Diseases of the Veins” (pp. 598-599) 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.
To Complete
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following questions.
1.) Compare the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. (20 points)
2.) Describe how venous thrombosis is different from arterial thrombosis. (20 points)
3.) Explain how gender and genetic might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. (20 points)
4.) Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected. (20 points)
5.) 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. (20 points).
