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A client is about to undergo a vein stripping for varicose veins. The nurse should instruct the client that:
 
  1. Sitting and standing are not allowed during recovery.
  2. The legs are kept flat after surgery.
  3. Pressure bandages will not be applied following surgery.
  4. Ambulation is forbidden.

Question 2

The nurse is planning a teaching program for clients who are taking anticoagulants for peripheral artery disease. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
 
  1. Encouraging eating a diet rich in pork and rice.
  2. Cautioning regarding taking NSAIDs or aspirin.
  3. Limiting alcohol intake.
  4. Taking an extra dose if a dose is forgotten.

Question 3

The nurse is teaching the client who is to start taking warfarin (Coumadin) for peripheral vascular disease. The nurse determines that further teaching is needed when the client states:
 
  1. I need to limit my intake of vitamin K-rich foods.
  2. I need to be careful about falling.
  3. I should use a soft toothbrush.
  4. I can use a disposable razor to shave.

Question 4

The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing manifestations of peripheral vascular disease. When gathering subjective information from the client, the nurse should ask about:
 
  1. The client's temperature.
  2. The distribution of body hair.
  3. Burning or numbness in the legs.
  4. Blood pressure.

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