Author Question: When teaching a client about peripheral vascular disease, the nurse instructs the client: a. You ... (Read 34 times)

sc00by25 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When teaching a client about peripheral vascular disease, the nurse instructs the client:

a. You should test the temperature of the bath water with your elbow or a thermometer before immersing feet.
b. Walking barefoot in the house is fine, but wear shoes when you go outdoors.
c. You can continue to apply your over-the-counter medications to your feet as long as you don't get a rash.
d. You should have your health care provider trim your toenails during each of your visits.

Question 2

The nurse uses all of the following to assess clients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD), except:

a. inspecting the skin for color, lesions, and abnormalities.
b. auscultation with a stethoscope or Doppler for arterial sounds.
c. using the fingertips to assess skin temperature.
d. palpating for the presence of peripheral pulses.

lcapri7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: The feet of a client with PVD (peripheral vascular disease) may have lost sensation and can be easily burned.
B Incorrect: The client should avoid walking anywhere in bare feet.
C Incorrect: Medications should not be applied to the feet without permission from health care provider.
D Incorrect: The client can trim own toenails, but this needs to be done with great care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is an appropriate assessment.
B Incorrect: This is an appropriate assessment.
C Correct: The nurse should use the backs of the fingers to assess skin temperature.
D Incorrect: This is an appropriate assessment.