The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of peripheral arterial disease.The patient complains of significant claudication,and findings of an ankle-brachial index are abnormal.The nurse anticipates that this patient will most likely require which type of procedure?

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PTA may be done to open an artery to reduce claudication symptoms and improve extremity perfusion.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a History