Which of the following is considered first-line non pharmacologic treatment of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease?
a. exercise training
b. low fat diet
c. wear warm clothes when going out in the cold
d. antiplatelet therapy
Answer: a. exercise training
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a. "Now that I am taking steroids, I will be able to work like I used to." b. "I'm making a list of things that are im-portant and things I will simply have to let go." c. "I will make a plan to allow for long rest periods at least four times a day." d. "I am working on balancing time among rest, work, and family time."
A nurse is orienting to the critical care unit. The nurse notes the preceptor is accessing information from a PDA. The orienting nurse questions the use of the device. What statement by the preceptor is indicated?
1. "The PDA is used to provide me with important information to deliver safe patient care.". 2. "You are right, the PDA is time consuming.". 3. "The PDA is utilized to increase the speed at which I deliver patient care.". 4. "The PDA is used to make sure I am medicating the right patient.".