A client with peripheral vascular disease (PVD)is experiencing pain. Which nursing intervention addresses the client's pain?
A)Elevate legs in bed
B)Keep the extremities warm
C)Encourage to ambulate several times each day
D)Apply cool compresses to the extremities

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A)The nurse should help keep the client's extremities warm, as heat promotes vasodilation and reduces pain. Elevating the legs in bed and encouraging the client to ambulate are more appropriate for promoting tissue perfusion and will not immediately address the client's pain. Cool compresses will constrict vessels and cause more pain.
B)The nurse should help keep the client's extremities warm, as heat promotes vasodilation and reduces pain. Elevating the legs in bed and encouraging the client to ambulate are more appropriate for promoting tissue perfusion and will not immediately address the client's pain. Cool compresses will constrict vessels and cause more pain.
C)The nurse should help keep the client's extremities warm, as heat promotes vasodilation and reduces pain. Elevating the legs in bed and encouraging the client to ambulate are more appropriate for promoting tissue perfusion and will not immediately address the client's pain. Cool compresses will constrict vessels and cause more pain.
D)The nurse should help keep the client's extremities warm, as heat promotes vasodilation and reduces pain. Elevating the legs in bed and encouraging the client to ambulate are more appropriate for promoting tissue perfusion and will not immediately address the client's pain. Cool compresses will constrict vessels and cause more pain.

A Client with Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)is Experiencing Pain