Question

A client reports foot pain and is diagnosed with arterial insufficiency. The nurse provides teaching about what the client can do to increase arterial dilation and to decrease foot pain. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that further teaching is needed?
A. "I will wear socks."
B. "I will elevate my foot."
C. "I will increase fluid intake."
D. "I will drink a moderate amount of alcohol."

Answer 1

Answer,

(B)"Elevate my foot"

Explanation:

Elevating the leg causes decrease in the flow of blood to the arteries, Which isn't ideal in treating arterial insufficiency.

Arterial insufficiency is any condition that causes the hardening of Arteries and slows or stops the flow of blood through your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood from the heart to other places in your body.

Symptoms of arterial insufficiency include Painful cramping in one or both of your hips, thighs or calf muscles after certain activities,leg numbness or weakness, sores in the toes, feet, etc.

Dilation of arterial (resistance) vessels leads to a reduction in systemic vascular resistance, which leads to a fall in arterial blood pressure. Dilation caused by relaxation of smooth muscle cells in arteries causes an increase in blood flow. When blood vessels dilate, the blood flow is increased due to a decrease in vascular resistance.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. I will elevate my foot

Explanation:

Arterial insufficiency is any condition that shows or stop the flow of blood through your arteries. Elevating the leg decrease the flow of blood to the lower extremity hence complicating issues.