The nurse is performing a focused interview with a client who was recently diagnosed with varicose veins. Which of the following statements by the client are associated with risk factors for varicose veins? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "My mother had big veins on her legs from the time I was little.".
2. "My father is of Japanese descent.".
3. "I'm a hair stylist.".
4. "I was pregnant once and have a son.".
5. "I know I weigh a lot more than I should.".
1,3,5
Rationale 1: "My mother had big veins on her legs from the time I was little.". A client who has a family history of varicose veins has an increased risk for developing them.
Rationale 2: "My father is of Japanese descent.". Risk factors for varicose veins include people who are of Irish or German descent. People of Japanese descent do not necessarily have an increased risk of developing varicose veins.
Rationale 3: "I'm a hair stylist.". Hair stylists are more likely to be on their feet while they are working and this does result in an increase in their risk of developing varicose veins.
Rationale 4: "I was pregnant once and have a son.". People who have been pregnant multiple times have an increased risk for developing varicose veins.
Rationale 5: "I know I weigh a lot more than I should.". People who are obese have an increased risk for developing varicose veins.
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