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A client reports experiencing leg pain while walking that improves with rest. The nurse should suspect which peripheral vascular disease?
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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected peripheral vascular disease. Which finding is most concerning and requires immediate intervention?
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A client has a history of smoking, diabetes, and hypertension. The nurse should recognize that these risk factors contribute to the development of which peripheral vascular disease?
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A nurse is providing education to a client with peripheral vascular disease about ways to improve blood circulation. Which activity should the nurse recommend?
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A nurse is teaching a client about the contributing factors to peripheral vascular diseases. The nurse explains that the most common cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is:
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A client with diabetes asks a nurse about the increased risk of peripheral vascular disease (PAD) in diabetes. The nurse explains that diabetes contributes to PAD primarily through:
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A nurse is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease. Which condition is a significant risk factor for the development of venous insufficiency?
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A client with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity is at risk for developing peripheral vascular disease (PAD) due to:
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A nurse is educating a client about risk factors for peripheral vascular diseases. The client asks about the role of age in developing these conditions. The nurse explains that as individuals age, the risk of peripheral vascular diseases:
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Question 10:
A client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) reports experiencing pain in their legs that occurs with walking and is relieved by rest. The nurse recognizes this symptom as:
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Question 11:
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected peripheral vascular disease. Which finding is most concerning and requires immediate intervention?
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A nurse is teaching a client with peripheral vascular disease about skin care. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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A client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) reports experiencing numbness and tingling in their feet. The nurse should suspect:
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A client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) is prescribed cilostazol, a medication that improves blood flow in the legs. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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A nurse is preparing a client for a non-invasive test to assess blood flow and blood pressure in the legs. The nurse informs the client that this test is called:
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A client with suspected peripheral vascular disease is scheduled for an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test. The nurse explains that this test measures:
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A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client with suspected peripheral vascular disease. Which condition is a significant risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis and peripheral vascular disease?
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A client with peripheral vascular disease is scheduled for an arteriography. The nurse should provide pre-procedure education, including informing the client that:
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A nurse is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease. Which non-invasive test can the nurse use to assess blood flow in the legs and detect blockages?
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A client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) is prescribed cilostazol. The nurse should instruct the client to report which adverse effect immediately?
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A nurse is caring for a client with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
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A client with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a non-healing ulcer on the foot. The nurse should prioritize which action in the client's plan of care?
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A nurse is caring for a client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) who undergoes angioplasty with stent placement. Which post-procedure instruction should the nurse include in the client's education?
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Question 24:
A nurse is providing education to a client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) about lifestyle modifications. Which dietary recommendation should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
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Question 25:
A client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) is experiencing intermittent claudication and reports difficulty walking. What should the nurse encourage the client to do to improve exercise tolerance?
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Question 26:
A nurse is providing education to a client with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) about self-care strategies. What should the nurse recommend to the client to promote venous return?
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Question 27:
A client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) is experiencing cold feet due to reduced blood flow. Which self-care measure should the nurse recommend to the client?
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Question 28:
A nurse is caring for a client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) who has a history of smoking. The nurse should prioritize which intervention to promote vascular health?
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Question 29:
A nurse is caring for a client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) who experiences intermittent claudication. What should the nurse encourage the client to do during episodes of leg pain?
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Question 30:
A client with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) presents with edema and skin changes in the lower legs. What should the nurse include in the plan of care to manage these symptoms?
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Question 31:
A nurse is providing discharge education to a client following peripheral artery bypass surgery. Which sign should the nurse instruct the client to report immediately?
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Question 32:
A client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) is scheduled for a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PT
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Question 33:
A client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD) is at risk of developing complications related to impaired skin integrity. What should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent skin breakdown?
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Question 34:
A nurse is providing education to a client about peripheral vascular diseases. The nurse explains that these diseases primarily affect which body system?
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Question 35:
A nurse is providing education to a client with peripheral vascular disease (PAD). The nurse should instruct the client to perform which exercise to improve blood flow in the legs?
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