A nurse is caring for a client with Raynaud's disease. What intervention should the nurse recommend to help manage the client's symptoms during cold weather?

A) Incorrect - Administering intravenous pain medication is important for the client's comfort but is not the priority in the immediate postoperative period after EVAR.

B) Correct - Monitoring for signs of graft occlusion is the priority in the immediate postoperative period after EVAR. Graft occlusion can lead to severe complications and requires prompt intervention.

C) Incorrect - Encouraging the client to cough and deep breathe is important for postoperative lung expansion, but it is not the priority when compared to monitoring for graft occlusion after EVAR.

D) Incorrect - Checking vital signs every 4 hours is a standard nursing intervention, but it is not the priority in the immediate postoperative period after EVAR, especially when graft occlusion may pose a more immediate threat.

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A) Correct - Checking for allergies to iodine or shellfish is a priority assessment after a peripheral arteriography because contrast dye containing iodine is used during the procedure. An allergic reaction to the dye can be life-threatening and requires immediate intervention.

B) Incorrect - Assessing for pedal pulses bilaterally is important in general, but it is not the priority assessment immediately after a peripheral arteriography.

C) Incorrect - Monitoring blood glucose levels may be relevant for clients with diabetes, but it is not the priority assessment after a peripheral arteriography.

D) Incorrect - Evaluating respiratory rate and oxygen saturation is essential in many post-procedure assessments, but it is not the priority immediately after a peripheral arteriography. The focus is on assessing for any immediate allergic reactions to the contrast dye.

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