A Client Diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)is Obese,has a 30-Year

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is obese,has a 30-year history of cigarette smoking,and works as a contractor.When discussing risk factors for PVD,which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) "Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor."
• B) "Obesity is a factor in cardiovascular disease but not peripheral vascular disease."
• C) "Nicotine primarily affects coronary arteries and the lungs."
• D) "Your current occupation is a major risk factor."

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Communication

The transmission of messages or signals through a non-linguistic means such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.

Transmission

The process by which information, knowledge, or disease spreads from one individual or group to another.

Wordless Cues

Non-verbal signals used in communication that can include facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye contact, and tone of voice.

Information Overload

Information overload occurs when an individual or system is overwhelmed by the amount of information to process, leading to difficulty in decision-making or understanding.