A Patient with Arterial Insufficiency Should Be Instructed To

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with arterial insufficiency should be instructed to:

• A) Frequently allow the legs to dangle dependently.
• B) Rub the legs vigorously.
• C) Stand often to keep blood flow in the legs.
• D) Walk barefoot.

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Definitions:

Sick-role Behavior

The pattern of expectations and behavior that a person adopts when ill, including seeking medical help and temporarily assuming a dependent and exempt status from normal duties.

Dependence

A condition characterized by the reliance on a substance, activity, or habit to the extent that its cessation causes severe trauma or withdrawal.

Chronic Illness

A long-lasting health condition that can be controlled but not cured, often requiring ongoing medical attention and management.

Genetic-linked Anemia

is a type of anemia that is caused by inherited genetic conditions affecting the blood's ability to carry oxygen.