Which Are Necessary Steps in the Assessment of the Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which are necessary steps in the assessment of the patient preparing for treatment PVD with pentoxifylline (Trental) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Check for intolerance to caffeine.
• B)Obtain baseline data on pain that may be present.
• C)Obtain test results for PT and aPTT.
• D)Perform baseline gastrointestinal assessment to determine if the patient has nausea, vomiting, or dyspepsia.
• E)Ask specifically if the patient has any cardiac symptoms or dizziness.
• F)Schedule the patient for an exercise stress test.

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