What will the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan for a patient with PVD? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intermittent cold applications to the extremities
b. Heat therapy
c. Stress reduction techniques
d. An exercise program
e. Bed positioning techniques
ANS: C, D, E
Diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, angina, and hyperlipidemia are interrelated with PVD. Stress reduction techniques will assist patients in reducing blood pressure, smoking, and overeating. A daily exercise program can significantly improve collateral circulation. Bed positioning techniques, such as elevating the bed 12 to 16 inches, improve blood flow to the periphery. Intermittent cold applications to the extremities and heat therapy will not benefit the patient with PVD.
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