Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep II

Answer- C - The instruction to avoid keeping the legs crossed must be included in the information. Patients with peripheral vascular disease should avoid crossing the legs because this can impede blood flow. Walking barefoot is not recommended as foot trauma may lead to serious infection. Heating pads are also liable to cause injury, which also increases the risk of infection. Skin lesions at risk for infection should not be ignored and the physician should be consulted for treatment.