Nursing Process for PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) 2 pages/550 words

Nursing Process for PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) 2 pages/550 words

Nursing Process for PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) 2 pages/550 words

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This is a medical report of William Sharpe a male patient who is seventy years old weighing 72.6 kilograms and 70 inches tall with a body mass index of 22.9. He was booked in the clinic two days ago in room number 520. He is a married man who confesses the Hindu religion and is in the company of his wife. The patient has had a medical history of hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia and has been smoking for the last 30 years. In addition, the patient undergoes a skin test after every 8 hours and is able to rise from a chair in a single movement. This therefore made the following tests to be done to diagnose the patient. A cardiovascular test showed the following: BP 110/80; Pulse 76 regular; Pedal pulses strong/equal, toes warm, cap refill less than 3 seconds, movement and sensation present in feet.