Venous leg ulcers. Part 2: Assessment.
The assessment of a patient with a leg ulcer is a complex process. As well as the ability to perform such tasks as Doppler ultrasound and ABPI measurements, nurses must be aware of factors that will delay healing or increase the likelihood of ulcer recurrence.
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D001458:Bandages; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler