Case Scenario: Peripheral vascular disorder (PVD)

Case Study on Mr. L.
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Case Study on Mr. L.
Peripheral vascular disorder (PVD) is an infection and complication affecting organs in the body, including the brain, kidney, limbs, and the digestive system (Fanari & Weintraub, 2015). PVD results from blockage of veins and arteries. Cholesterol in the body causes the blood vessels to narrow, leading to the inadequate blood supply to the other organs. As noted by Zoccali and London (2015), nursing practitioners' management of peripheral vascular and lymphatic disorders involves coming up with ways to help patients alleviate the condition. Also, management consists of referring the patient to other healthcare practitioners for necessary assistance. If a nurse cannot manage to deal with the patient's condition on their own, it would be logical for them to involve other medical practitioners within the institution to develop strategies to help the patient.
In addition to identifying that Mr. L is suffering from the peripheral vascular disorder, I would come up with patient care strategies focusing on the needs of the client, their beliefs, and personal decisions. As indicated by Zoccali and London (2015), just like all other patients, Mr. L has his own specific needs and preferences. As a result, all the PVD management approaches may not be essential for his situation. In coming up with the management plan for Mr. L, I would also consider the environment he is living in to ensure that the strategies are beneficial in his case. Since Mr. L stays alone, my PVD management strategies will find this to ensure that the treatment procedures give the best outcomes. Also, in planning for his medication, I would ensure that I prescribe medicines that can work for a patient who is a smoker to avoid adverse side effects.
Under Fanari and Weintraub (2015), I would also consider lifestyle and home care remedies for his condition besides treatment ...