The nurse is preparing teaching material for a group of young adults about measures that can help prevent peripheral vascular disease (PVD). What should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Eating low-sodium diets.
2. Decreasing fat and cholesterol in the diet at age 50.
3. Avoiding smoking after age 40.
4. Maintaining a healthy weight.
Answer: 4
1. Sodium in food will not necessarily dispose clients to PVD.
2. Decreasing fat and cholesterol should begin in childhood, especially if there is a family history of PVD.
3. Smoking should be avoided altogether.
4. A healthy weight will help promote a healthy vascular system.
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