Which of the following findings would indicate that instruction to a client with peripheral vascular disease was effective?
1. The client is observed sitting in a chair with left leg crossed over the right.
2. The client is seen washing the lower extremities with mild soap, drying the legs, and applying a light moisturizer.
3. The client is observed smoking a pipe instead of cigarettes.
4. The client is observed sitting in a chair with a pillow behind knees.
3. The client is seen washing the lower extremities with mild soap, drying the legs, and applying a light moisturizer.
Rationale:
The client who is observed washing the legs with mild soap, drying the legs, and applying a moisturizer is putting into practice the instruction regarding peripheral vascular disease. Sitting in a chair with legs crossed or with a pillow behind the knees would indicate further instruction was needed. The client smoking a pipe instead of cigarettes needs additional instruction regarding the hazards of tobacco.
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