Nursing management of venous ulceration

Chronic diseases rob many individuals of their physical, emotional, and economic resources. Nonhealing venous ulcers are no exception. They provide a challenge to the nurse in the outpatient setting, who must integrate the complex concepts of wound healing with the patient's lifestyle and financial concerns. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the disease process, treatment, and nursing management of patients with venous ulcers.