Which are included in the baseline assessment of PVD? (Select all that apply.)
a. History of heart disease
b. Smoking and dietary habits
c. Current medications
d. Weight
e. Limb pain
f. Mental status
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Age, gender, race, family history of incidence of symptoms of PVD, hypertension, and cardiac disease indicate risk factors for developing PVD. Smoking causes vasoconstriction, and dietary habits can cause atherosclerosis, predisposing the patient to PVD. Current medications are essential to know in order to prescribe a pharmacologic agent without exposing the patient to possible drug interactions. Weight may factor into calculations for prescribing medications to treat PVD. Limb pain is a symptom of PVD and may allow the health care provider to assess the extent of existing disease. Mental status is not included in the baseline assessment of PVD.
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