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Wound Care Case Study Patient Complaints: * Bilateral feet and leg swelling Past Medical History: * Circulation problems * Bilateral heel cord release surgery * Bilateral adducter releases * Hysterectomy Clinical Assessment: * Bilateral lower extremity lymphedema * Venous edema * Pitting edema Treatment: * Manual lymph drainage * Multilayered compression bandaging * Exercise * Skin care Results: * Right leg volume decreased by 15% * Left leg volume decreased by 12% * Skin softening * Normal color, no open areas * Patient able to don sneakers Self Care: * Daily wear of compression stockings resulted in continued reduction * Normal skin color in both legs * Patient able to wear sneakers fully laced |
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