Lower Extremity Edema Causes | Case Study for New Nurse Practitioners

Seeing "lower leg swelling" as the chief complaint for my patient as a new nurse practitioner was incredibly stressful. Should you give diuretics for symptom control? Is this something serious or totally ordinary? I had an awesome case last week and immediately thought of you-- and it was one that I actually got a double-check from my colleague on. In this video (using a case study), you'll learn: The top DDXs - most common and red flags What important history questions to ask Two clinical pearls of patient histories How to manage patients in this common scenario - re: testing & treatment My lab series bundle is open! Head on over to: https://www.realworldnp.com/labs to join! --------------------- Other videos I mentioned: How to Make a Plan of Care:    • 5 Steps to Make Your Plan of Care for New ...   New Nurse Practitioner Visit Routines:    • New Nurse Practitioner Visit Routines   Time-Saving Tips for New Nurse Practitioners:    • Time-Saving Tips for New Nurse Practitioners   ----------------- Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP at https://www.realworldnp.com/guide --------------------- More Resources: Join us for the The Lab Interpretation Series Bundle for Nurse Practitioners: https://www.realworldnp.com/labs The Chronic Care Series Bundle for Nurse Practitioners: https://www.realworldnp.com/chronic-c... Digital NP Binder: https://www.realworldnp.com/binder ------------------------ Come follow along for even more tips and inspiration: Instagram:   / realworldnp   Facebook:   / realworldnp