The Nurse Has Admitted a Resident with the Diagnosis of PVD

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse has admitted a resident with the diagnosis of PVD to a long-term care facility.When providing care to this patient,the nurse will: (Select all that apply.)

• A) initiate elevation of lower extremities.
• B) implement pain management as ordered.
• C) assess skin temperature.
• D) vigorously dry feet after washing.
• E) palpate pedal pulses.

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