The Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient with a Below-The-Knee

The nurse is concerned that a patient with a below-the-knee amputation is at risk for delayed healing. What information from the patient's medical history led the nurse to make this clinical decision?

A) body mass index 15
B) history of hypokalemia
C) smokes 2 ppd of cigarettes
D) takes vitamin supplements
E) treated for right heart failure