Nursing assistant care for the patient with peripheral vascular disease includes
A. making sure there is no pressure on the feet.
B. keeping the toenails trimmed short to prevent injury.
C. assisting the patient to ambulate in socks.
D. washing the feet in hot water to prevent infection.
Answer: A
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