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A client is admitted to the hospital with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) of the lower extremities. He is scheduled for an amputation of the left leg. The client says, 'I've really tried to manage my condition well.' Which of the following routines should the nurse evaluate as having been appropriate for him?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Walking slowly but steadily for 30 minutes twice a day promotes collateral circulation and maintains muscle strength in PVD, an appropriate self-management strategy. Elevating legs above the heart is contraindicated in arterial insufficiency, minimizing activity worsens ischemia, and antiembolism stockings are more suited for venous issues.

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