A patient in the outpatient clinic has a new diagnosis of peripheral artery disease ( PAD ). Which medication category will the nurse plan to include when providing patient teaching about PAD management?

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Current research indicates that statin use by patients with PAD improves multiple outcomes. There is no research that supports the use of the other medication categories in PAD.

A Patient in the Outpatient Clinic Has a New Diagnosis