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itsmyluck

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The nurse is preparing to provide personal care to a patient with peripheral vascular disease. When providing foot care, the nurse will
 
  a. assist the patient to a supine position.
  b. keep feet moistened with lotion.
  c. trim toenails daily.
  d. change socks daily.

Question 2

The nurse has completed teaching to a patient recently prescribed cilostazol (Pletal). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I will sit down if I feel lightheaded or faint.
  b. Because this medication helps my circulation, I will try to quit smoking.
  c. Grapefruit juice will increase the effects of this medication.
  d. Diarrhea may occur but likely will stop with continued therapy.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
To avoid skin breakdown, the patient should change socks daily. Blood flow is improved when the head of the bed is elevated 12 to 16 inches. Supine position is contraindicated. Feet should be kept dry on a person with peripheral vascular disease. Toenails should be trimmed when necessary, preferably by a podiatrist.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Grapefruit juice inhibits the metabolism of cilostazol and would decrease the effects of the medication. Sitting down when feeling lightheaded is an appropriate patient action. Smoking may limit the benefits of taking cilostazol. Diarrhea is usually mild and tends to resolve with continued therapy.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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