Ms. R is a 65-year-old woman who spends most of her day sitting on her porch and recovering from a recent surgery involving the
removal of suspected cancerous lymph glands in the inguinal area. She is now complaining that her shoes are fitting too tightly, and she has developed poorly healing sores on her legs and ankles. A closer examination also shows distention in her varicose veins. Blood tests reveal a low level of proteins in the plasma.1. Based on the patient history and the signs and symptoms, identify the fluid imbalance the patient is experiencing, and state the rationale for your answer. (See Edema.)2. Discuss the four general causes of edema and how they apply in the case of this patient. (See Causes of Edema.)3. Discuss the swelling, sores, varicose vein distention, and other effects that edema can have on a patient. (See Effects of Edema.)
Varices would have been seen floating below the surface, the ankles expand even though fluid builds up underneath the skin throughout the tissue, such condition is termed as Edema.
1. This would be fluid growth resulting from an experience ailment such as cardiac insufficiency or disaster with the kidney, liver as well as thyroid. It is an indication that salt and fresh water are retained.
2. <u>The following are moderate reasons</u>:
Sit as well as remain even more in one place.
To much though salted stuff.
<u>Some possible factors usually involve</u>:
Vein insufficiency or hamstring injury.
Protracted shortage of protein.
3. <u>It generally has the following consequences</u>:
Tissue inflammation as well as puffiness, particularly on your lower torso, right underneath your skin.
Skin is retained for some moments after becoming squeezed.
Amount of food in the stomach. You could be absolutely full but the alcohol is still going to absorb into your blood stream at the same rate as if you were empty.
