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dakota nelson · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When caring for the client with peripheral vascular disease, the nurse should assess:

a. peripheral pulses. c. skin turgor of the feet.
b. post-tibial blood pressure. d. capillary refill of the fingers.

Question 2

When teaching the client with vascular disease about the effects of smoking on the individual's condition, the nurse should:

a. provide instruction about dietary changes that will decrease risks.
b. provide information about smoking cessation.
c. provide support for smoking cessation.
d. encourage the client to decrease smoking, if the individual is unable to quit.

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C

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Correct a. and c. should be assessed. Peripheral pulses and skin turgor of the feet are appropriate assessments.
Incorrect b. and d. are not necessary. Post-tibial blood pressures usually are only performed on infants and small children and capillary refill of the toes would be appropriate, but not the fingers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D

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Correct b., c., and d. are appropriate nursing measures.
Incorrect Dietary modifications are important, but don't address the effects of smoking.