A diabetic patient has chronic peripheral vascular disease, which results in edema and poor circulation to her feet. She constantly complains of cold legs. The best nursing action is to provide:

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Extra blankets and bed socks will reduce the sense of cold. A person with diabetes or impaired circulation is more easily burned than a person in good health.

A Diabetic Patient Has Chronic Peripheral Vascular Disease, Which Results