2025/2026 Exam All Answers and
Illustrations Given
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral vascular disease and reports
difficulty sleeping because of cold feet. Which of the following nursing actions
should the nurse take to promote the client's comfort?
A. Obtain a pair of slipper socks for the client
B. Rub the client's feet briskly for several minutes
C. Increase the client's oral fluid intake
D. Place a moist heating pad under the client's feet - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. Obtain a
pair of slipper-socks for the client
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial
disease (PAD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
, A. Apply a heating pad on a low setting to help relieve leg pain
B. Adjust the thermostat so that the environment is warm
C. Wear antiembolic stockings during the day
D. Rest with the legs above heart level - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B. Adjust the thermostat
so that the environment is warm
A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease
(PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Thin, pliable toe nails
B. Leg pain at rest
C. Hairy legs
D. Flushed, warm legs - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B. Leg pain at rest
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of
the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the
disease?
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