A client with a diagnosed popliteal artery aneurysm asks the nurse about treatment options. Whattreatment is considered the definitive therapy for popliteal artery aneurysms?

A) Incorrect - A history of migraines is not a risk factor for peripheral artery disease. PAD is primarily associated with atherosclerosis and arterial occlusion.

B) Incorrect - Exposure to cold temperatures can exacerbate symptoms in individuals with PAD, but it is not a primary risk factor for the development of the condition.

C) Correct - Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels) is a significant risk factor for PAD. Elevated cholesterol can contribute to atherosclerosis and the narrowing of peripheral arteries.

D) Incorrect - While family history can be important in assessing an individual's overall risk for various diseases, it is not a direct risk factor for PAD. Diabetes itself is a risk factor for PAD, not its family history.

A) Incorrect - Assessing pain level at the insertion site is important but not the priority assessment when evaluating the immediate complications of femoral artery cannulation.

B) Correct - Assessing peripheral pulses distal to the insertion site is the priority when evaluating the adequacy of blood flow after femoral artery cannulation. Diminished or absent pulses may indicate vascular compromise.

C) Incorrect - The client's ability to ambulate independently is a relevant assessment but not the priority when immediately assessing the complications of femoral artery cannulation.

D) Incorrect - Capillary refill of the fingers is important but is not the priority assessment in the immediate post-procedure period following femoral artery cannulation.