A 65-year-old male patient arrives in the clinic complaining of numbness and tingling of the lower extremities and pain in the legs upon exercise
Which questions would the nurse ask to determine the patient's possible risk factors for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Do you smoke?"
2. "Are you married?"
3. "Are you diabetic?"
4. "Where were you born?"
5. "Do you exercise?"
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Smoking is a risk factor for peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Rationale 2: Marital status is not a risk factor for PAD.
Rationale 3: Diabetes is a risk factor for peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Rationale 4: Birthplace is not a risk factor for PAD.
Rationale 5: Exercise may help to delay the symptoms of PAD.
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