NCLEX Review: Peripheral Venous Disease | DVT & PE Nursing Care | VTE Prevention & Virchow's Triad

Master peripheral venous disease for your NCLEX exam! This comprehensive nursing review covers everything you need to know about DVT, pulmonary embolism, and venous thromboembolism (VTE) - the #1 cause of preventable hospital deaths. 🩺 What You'll Learn: ✅ VTE statistics and why this topic is critical for patient safety ✅ Virchow's Triad - the THREE key risk factors you MUST know ✅ Classic DVT signs & symptoms (unilateral swelling, warmth, pain) ✅ Venous vs. Arterial Disease - avoid this common NCLEX trap! ✅ Priority nursing interventions for VTE prevention ✅ Anticoagulant therapy guidelines (duration, safety considerations) ✅ Pain management for DVT patients (what to do & what to AVOID) ✅ Critical patient education & discharge teaching ✅ Bleeding precautions for patients on blood thinners ✅ Real NCLEX-style scenario to test your critical thinking 🎯 High-Yield NCLEX Facts: VTE affects 600,000 people annually in the U.S. Standard anticoagulation duration: minimum 3 months Calf measurement difference greater than 3cm = red flag NEVER give NSAIDs with anticoagulants NEVER massage a leg with suspected DVT 📚 Perfect for nursing students preparing for NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN, med-surg exams, or anyone wanting to strengthen their understanding of vascular nursing care. 💡 Pro Tips Included: ✓ Memory tricks for Virchow's Triad ✓ Assessment techniques for your clinical practice ✓ Common NCLEX question patterns ✓ Real-world application scenarios 👩‍⚕️ Whether you're studying for NCLEX or working on the floor, understanding VTE prevention and management is essential for safe, effective nursing care. #nclex #NursingSchool #NCLEXReview #DVT #VTE #PulmonaryEmbolism #NursingStudent #MedSurg #NCLEXPrep #RegisteredNurse #NursingEducation #VirchowsTriad #VenousDisease #NCLEXQuestions #FutureNurse #NursingExam #NCLEXStudy #NurseLife #StudentNurse