A client is diagnosed with acute peripheral arterial occlusion. The nurse should prepare to provide which of the following interventions for this client?
1. Administer oxygen.
2. Assist with ambulation.
3. Administer heparin as prescribed.
4. Restrict fluids.
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In the treatment of acute peripheral arterial occlusion, intravenous heparin therapy is usually the first intervention. Oxygen is not the first intervention for this client. The client will most likely be on bed rest and will not ambulate. Restricting fluids would not be indicated for acute peripheral arterial occlusion.
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