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of the legs, typically dark red, purplish, or brown
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_____ _______are leg wounds that fail to heal due improper venous blood flow in the legs
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______ fights harmful bacteria that inhibit healing
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______ _______reduces infection and provides moist environment that promotes tissue growth
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_____ _______occurs when these one-way valves lose their ability to function properly
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Many patients also experience pain, infection, odor, and_______associated with their wound.
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_______is too often undertreated in venous ulcers
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block blood flow, severely diminishes the ability of the surrounding tissue to heal and can act as a source for _______
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________ the affected leg for as long as possible to prevent pooling of the blood and allow healing
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The discoloration often seen in the legs of persons who have venous reflux is a result of the breakdown of this accumulated ________
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typically occur in the ______ leg, between the knee and ankle
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_______ _______a topical drug that releases growth factors that promote healing
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Swelling, typically around the ankles
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____ removal of dead or infected tissue improves ability of healthy tissue to heal
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