A patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and diabetes asks what he can do to help prevent an amputation.What is the best response of the nurse?
A) "There is not really anything you can do to help."
B) "Stopping smoking would help prevent vasoconstriction."
C) "You will not need to check your blood glucose levels."
D) "It is important to eat big meals so your body can heal."
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