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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing a client with teaching regarding a new diagnosis of peripheral venous disease (PVD). Which client statement indicates the client understood the education provided? (Select all that apply)

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale:
A) Compression stockings: Correct, improves venous return.
B) Limit standing: Correct, reduces venous stasis.
C) Brownish discoloration: Correct, indicates awareness of complications.
D) Hair loss: Correct, due to reduced blood flow. E) Cholesterol medication: Incorrect, should be taken as prescribed.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is at risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following unsafe actions?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale:
A) Ambulation: Encouraged to prevent VT
B) Ankle flexion: Promotes circulation, saf
C) Massaging legs: Correct, risks dislodging thrombus.
D) Elevating feet: Safe, promotes venous return.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client due for their dose of carvedilol (Coreg). The nurse completes vital signs prior to administration of the medication. Which vital sign would be an indication to hold the dose scheduled and notify the healthcare provider?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale:
A) BP 102/76: Low but not critical unless symptomati
B) Temp 100.3 F: Not related to carvedilol.
C) RR 10: Concerning but not primary reason to hol
D) HR 49: Correct, bradycardia warrants holding beta-blocker.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness and pain in the right calThe nurse anticipates which of the following orders when notifying the provider of this finding?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale:
A) Cold therapy: Inappropriate for suspected DVT.
B) Homan's sign: Unreliable for DVT diagnosis.
C) Venous duplex ultrasound: Correct, gold standard for DVT.
D) Impedance plethysmography: Less common than ultrasound.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing client with advanced peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:
A) Shiny, hairless extremities: Correct, due to ischemia from reduced blood flow.
B) Warm extremities: Incorrect, PAD causes cool skin.
C) Thin toenails: Possible but not primary findin
D) 3+ pulse: Incorrect, PAD typically shows diminished pulses.

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