A patient who has peripheral venous disease (PVD) is sitting in a chair and has edematous and purple feet. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Cover the patient with a blanket.
b. Notify the physician.
c. Place the patient's legs on a tall footstool.
d. Have the patient lie in bed with pillow under knees.
ANS: C
C. Placing the patient's legs on a footstool will increase blood return while the patient is sitting up for short time periods. A. The patient's feet are not purple due to being cold. B. It is not necessary to notify the physician, as the patient has PVD, unless there is a significant change. D. Placing a pillow under the knees would constrict blood return, further increasing edema.
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