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− Poor venous return from the lower extremities aggravated by prolonged
sitting or standing.
− Fluid retention .
• Nursing Management
− Encourage the woman to rest with her feet elevated.
− Instruct her to avoid standing for long period.
− Advise the women to avoid restrictive garments on the lower half of her of her
body.
− Advise the women to dorsiflex her feet when standing or sitting for long
periods.
− Suggest that she get up and move about every 1 to 2 hours when sitting for
long periods.
C) Varicose veins:
• Causes:
− Poor circulation and weak vessel walls.
• Nursing Management :
− Advise the woman to walk regularly.
− Advise the woman to avoid long periods of standing.
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