In an assessment for intermittent claudication, the cardiac-vascular nurse assesses for leg pain and cramping with exertion, then asks the patient: “Does shortness of breath accompany the leg pain?” “Does this same type of pain occur without activity?” “Is the leg pain relieved by rest?” “Is the leg pain relieved with elevation?”
Cardiac-Vascular Nursing
When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, the cardiac-vascular nurse advises the patient to: apply graduated compression stockings before getting out of bed. elevate the legs when sitting. refrain from exercise. walk as tolerated.
Nursing
Examination of a patient in a supine position reveals distended jugular veins from the base of the neck to the angle of the jaw. This finding indicates: decreased venous return. increased central venous pressure. increased pulmonary artery capillary pressure. left-sided heart failure.
