An Older Patient Is Diagnosed with Arterial Peripheral Vascular Disease

question 16

Multiple Choice

An older patient is diagnosed with arterial peripheral vascular disease. What will the nurse assess in this patient? Select all that apply.

• A) Leg ulcers
• B) Pain with walking
• C) 40-year history of smoking
• D) Pain relieved when legs dangle
• E) History of working as a computer operator

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Definitions:

Pain

A subjective feeling often caused by bodily injury or disease, characterized by physical discomfort or suffering.

Diarrhea

A condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose or watery stools, often indicating an infection or irritation of the digestive system.

Cravings

An intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing, especially for a specific substance or experience.

Opium

A narcotic drug obtained from the poppy plant, used historically for pain relief and known for its potential for addiction.