When Evaluating the Discharge Teaching for a Patient with Chronic

question 5

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the discharge teaching for a patient with chronic peripheral artery disease (PAD) ,the nurse determines a need for further instruction when the patient says,"I will

• A)use a heating pad on my feet at night to increase the circulation."
• B)buy some loose clothes that do not bind across my legs or waist."
• C)walk to the point of pain, rest, and walk again for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week."
• D)change my position every hour and avoid long periods of sitting with my legs crossed."

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