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Hanna Priscilla da Silva Medeiros1, Jéssica Naiara de Medeiros Araújo2, Amanda Barbosa da Silva1
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
This study proposes a new nursing diagnosis for impaired venous return, identifying key factors like valve issues and consequences such as edema and venous ulcers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Vascular Health
- Concept Analysis
Background:
- Venous return is crucial for cardiovascular health.
- Impaired venous return can lead to significant complications.
- A standardized nursing diagnosis for venous return issues is needed.
Conclusions:
- A nursing diagnosis for impaired venous return was formulated.
- It is categorized under Domain 4 (Activity/rest), Class 4 (Cardiovascular/pulmonary responses).
- The diagnosis includes eight defining characteristics, five related factors, six at-risk populations, and four associated conditions.
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