Chronic Venous Insufficiency

In this lesson, we describe what chronic venous insufficiency means and identify some causes and risk factors for developing it.  Signs and symptoms of the disorder along with potential complications will also be addressed. Finally we will review priority nursing interventions and important client education manage symptoms of this chronic disorder and prevent complications.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Describe chronic venous insufficiency 
2. Recall causes and risk factors for developing chronic venous insufficiency
3. Select signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency
4. Summarize nursing interventions for clients diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
5. Identify potential complications of chronic venous insufficiency
6. Determine priority education topics for clients with chronic venous insufficiency