The nurse is reinforcing teaching for managing the pain of peripheral arterial disease. Which patient statement indicates correct understanding of discharge instructions?
a. "I will lie down frequently."
b. "I will use a reclining chair."
c. "I will sit with my legs down."
d. "I will do knee flexion exercises."
ANS: C
Placing the legs down will promote arterial circulation and help relieve pain from ischemia due to reduced blood flow. A. B. D. These actions will impede blood flow and increase pain.
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a. Contact the provider and prepare to admi-nister epinephrine. b. Notify the provider if the patient develops a rash. c. Request an order for a skin test to evaluate possible PCN allergy. d. Withhold the next dose until symptoms subside.
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