The patient with peripheral vascular disease and diabetes asks what he can do to help prevent an amputation. The nurse is quick to respond:
1. "There is really not anything you can do to help."
2. "Stopping smoking would help prevent vasoconstriction."
3. "You will not need to check your blood glucose levels."
4. "It is important to eat big meals so your body can heal."
2
Smoking cessation is a huge step in maintaining healthy tissue.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 935
OBJ: 3 TOP: Prevention of Disease
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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