During a physical assessment, the nurse observes calf pain during rest, coolness in the lower extremities and poor healing of a foot ulcer. The client's history is remarkable for smoking for that past 10 years. Identifying these signs as possible indications of peripheral arterial occlusion, which of the following interventions should the nurse encourage in order to best promote vasodilation?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

During a physical assessment, the nurse observes calf pain during rest, coolness in the lower extremities and poor healing of a foot ulcer. The client's history is remarkable for smoking for that past 10 years. Identifying these signs as possible indications of peripheral arterial occlusion, which of the following interventions should the nurse encourage in order to  best  promote vasodilation? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Reduce smoking behaviors

Answer

Avoid eating low-fat foods

Answer

Elevate the legs above the heart

Answer

Enrollment in a marathon for exercise

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