Which of the following physician's orders would the nurse question on a client with chronic arterial insufficiency?

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Options

• ANeurovascular checks every 2 hours
• BElevate legs on pillows
• CArteriogram in the morning
• DNo smoking

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  83% (25)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  10% (3)

Explanation

(A) Neurovascular checks are a routine part of assessment with clients having this diagnosis. (B) Elevation of the legs is contraindicated because it reduces blood flow to areas already (C)Arteriogram is a routine diagnostic order. (D) Smoking is highly correlated with this disorder.

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