This article describes and differentiates between venous and arterial leg ulcers and their management. The assessment is worth five RCN CEPs. It relates to UKCC professional development categories: care enhancement and reducing risk
The aim of this article is to distinguish between venous and arterial (ischaemic) leg ulcers and to develop the nurse's knowledge in their diagnosis, management and prevention. After reading the article the nurse should be able to:
Nursing Standard. 9, 26, 25-32. doi: 10.7748/ns.9.26.25.s29
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