A patient who has been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to reduced peripheral circulation. Which instruction is most appropriate to address this diagnosis?
1. PAD signs and symptoms
2. Pain control measures
3. Risk factors that may increase problems with PAD
4. Protecting the legs from injury
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Rationale 1: The patient needs instruction on the signs and symptoms of PAD, but these do not relate to the Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity.
Rationale 2: The patient will need instruction on pain control methods, but this does not relate to the Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity.
Rationale 3: The patient should be instructed regarding actions that will worsen PAD, but these do not relate to the Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity.
Rationale 4: The patient with a Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to reduced peripheral circulation will need instruction on protecting the legs from injury. Any wound the patient acquires is likely to heal slowly.
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