title: Upper extremity venous thrombosis.
abstract: Upper extremity venous thrombosis is unusual, but the occurrence rate is increasing. Nurses must be aware of the predisposing factors for thrombosis, diagnostic modalities, treatment options, and follow-up treatment for these patients. Nurses are responsible for patient evaluation, education, and monitoring for side effects of therapy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kurgan
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Nunnelee
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*