A client is admitted with suspected peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following risk factors should the nurse assess during the admission process?

A) Incorrect - While angioplasty may be effective for some cases of PAD, it is not always the best treatment option and may not be suitable for everyone.

B) Incorrect - Surgical bypass grafting is an option for severe cases of PAD, but it may not be the most effective treatment for all clients.

C) Incorrect - Amputation is considered a last resort for PAD and is only considered when all other treatment options have been exhausted and the limb is at risk for gangrene or life-threatening complications.

D) Correct - Medical management with lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and regular exercise, is often the first-line treatment for PAD. This approach aims to improve blood flow and manage symptoms before considering more invasive interventions.

A) Incorrect - While monitoring urine output is essential, it is not the priority for a client post-abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Other assessments take precedence to detect immediate complications.

B) Incorrect - Assisting with early ambulation is important for postoperative recovery, but it is not the priority when there might be a risk of complications from the surgery.

C) Correct - Assessing pedal pulses bilaterally is the priority nursing action post-abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Diminished or absent pedal pulses could indicate compromised blood flow to the lower extremities, possibly due to a clot or embolism.

D) Incorrect - Monitoring blood glucose levels is relevant for some clients, but it is not the priority in this situation, unless the client has a specific history of diabetes or altered glucose levels that could impact their recovery.

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