What should be suggested to a patient to aid with the pain of claudication?
a. Rest
b. Exercise
c. Cross legs
d. Stand
ANS: A
A nursing intervention to relieve pain is to recommend the patient rest periodically until the pain subsides. Exercise and standing for long periods of time can exacerbate the pain. Crossing the legs can limit blood flow to the extremities and increase pain.
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