A client is at risk for peripheral vascular disorders. Which of the following should the client be encouraged to modify to reduce their risk?

A) Incorrect - Deep breathing exercises are not appropriate for sudden, severe, tearing chest pain in a client with a known TAA. This type of pain may indicate aortic dissection, a medical emergency.

B) Incorrect - Taking an over-the-counter painkiller may temporarily relieve the pain, but it will not address the underlying issue. The priority action is to seek medical attention immediately.

C) Incorrect - Lying down and resting is not appropriate for sudden, severe, tearing chest pain associated with a TAA. This type of pain requires urgent evaluation by healthcare professionals.

D) Correct - Seeking immediate medical attention is crucial for a client experiencing sudden, severe, tearing chest pain associated with a TAA. This presentation may indicate aortic dissection, a life-threatening complication.

A) Incorrect - Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot within the vessel) is a potential complication of various peripheral vascular aneurysms, including popliteal artery aneurysms.

B) Incorrect - Embolization (dislodgment of a blood clot or debris) is a potential complication of various peripheral vascular aneurysms, including popliteal artery aneurysms.

C) Correct - Venous stasis (poor venous blood flow) is a unique complication of popliteal artery aneurysms. The aneurysm can compress surrounding veins, leading to venous stasis and its consequences.

D) Incorrect - Atherosclerosis (build-up of plaque within the artery) is a general complication of many peripheral vascular disorders, not unique to popliteal artery aneurysms.

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