A patient with varicose veins asks how the condition develops. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Swelling of the vein is caused by bacteria."
b. "Veins spasm and twist when they get damaged."
c. "They are caused by poor function of the valves in your veins."
d. "Veins become blocked by plaque from high-fat diets over time."
ANS: C
Primary varicosities are caused by a structural defect in the vessel wall. Along with the defect, the dilation of the vessel can lead to incompetent venous valves. A. B. D. Varicose veins are not caused by bacteria, vessel spasms and twisting, or blockages from plaque.
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