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 2The 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 3The 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 4The 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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