Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Venous Leg Ulcers
Hours: 1.00
Understanding the venous circulatory system and venous leg ulcer (VLU) etiology is fundamental to VLU prevention and treatment. Holistic assessment is required to identify an appropriate plan of care. The application of critical thinking skills for decision making promotes evidence-based treatment to impact outcomes. Consistent, definitive, and descriptive documentation is the communication tool used by all healthcare providers to monitor progress and revise the plan of care as needed. Nursing has a pivotal role in this challenging and complex process. In this course, you will learn about lower extremity venous disease (LEVD) and the assessment, documentation, treatment, and prevention of VLUs.The goal of this course is to educate nurses in any healthcare setting about LEVD and the assessment, documentation, treatment, and prevention of VLUs.
Understanding the venous circulatory system and venous leg ulcer (VLU) etiology is fundamental to VLU prevention and treatment. Holistic assessment is required to identify an appropriate plan of care. The application of critical thinking skills for decision making promotes evidence-based treatment to impact outcomes. Consistent, definitive, and descriptive documentation is the communication tool used by all healthcare providers to monitor progress and revise the plan of care as needed. Nursing has a pivotal role in this challenging and complex process. In this course, you will learn about lower extremity venous disease (LEVD) and the assessment, documentation, treatment, and prevention of VLUs.The goal of this course is to educate nurses in any healthcare setting about LEVD and the assessment, documentation, treatment, and prevention of VLUs.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Explain at least two causes, symptoms, and risk factors for lower extremity venous disease (LEVD).
List at least four assessment findings that are common in VLUs.
Describe at least two interventions in a comprehensive treatment plan for an individual with VLUs.
Identify the proper use of at least three types of dressings in the treatment of VLUs.
Outline:
Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Venous Leg Ulcers
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Lower Extremity Venous Disease (LEVD)
Venous Circulation
Pathogenesis of Lower Extremity Venous Disease
Symptoms of LEVD
Classification of LEVD
Risk Factors for LEVD
Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs)
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessment and Documentation
Guidelines
Location
Wound Size and Shape
Wound Edges
Wound Bed
Exudate
Peri-Wound Skin Condition
Pain
Assessment Frequency
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treatment
The Treatment Plan
Cleansing
Topical Wound Management Options
Alginate Dressings
Hydrofiber Dressings
Foam Dressings
Hydrocolloids Dressings
Hydrogel Dressings
Transparent Adhesive Film Dressings
Gauze Dressings
Dressing Changes
Debridement
Treating Infection
Compression Therapy
Types of Compression
Other Measures
The Healing Process
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Mary Arnold Long, DNP, APRN, CRRN, CWOCN-AP, ACNS-BC
Mary Arnold Long received her BSN from the College of Mount St. Joseph, her MSN from the University of Cincinnati, her ET Certificate from Abbott Northwestern Hospital and her DNP from Otterbein University. Dr. Arnold Long has over 35 years of nursing experience and over 25 years as an expert board-certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse practicing in multiple settings. Her contributions to evidence-based practice and literature include colostomy irrigation; body worn absorptive garments; interventions post-catheter removal; assessment, management and coding of moisture-associated skin damage; and classification of device-related pressure injuries/ulcers.
Disclosure: Mary Arnold Long, DNP, APRN, CRRN, CWOCN-AP, ACNS-BC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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