Abstract
Objective: To describe the clinical profile of elderly patients with venous ulcer and the care provided by nurses in health units. Methods: This is a bibliographical review, which was carried out in the Virtual Health Library database, using the descriptors in "elderly", "varicose ulcer" and "nursing care", combined with each other. We selected 12 articles that were appropriate for this research. Results: Knowing the sociodemographic profile of the patients and their relationship with the quality of care provided by the nurses allows a good prognosis in the treatment of these ulcers. Final considerations: It was noticed that the continuous activity and the implantation of protocols is the best strategy for a good care, thus avoiding relapses.