What are the top three nursing priorities for this patient

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Question: Mr. Cook is a 76-year-old African American man admitted to the ED with pain in both legs. His history includes a left femoral popliteal bypass 5 years ago. Smoking history of 45 pack years. Diabetic for 30 years, insulin controlled. He has a diminished right femoral pulse, a popliteal pulse with Doppler only; posterior tibial and pedal pulses are absent. Describe the pathophysiology of Peripheral Vascular Disease? What are the top 3 nursing priorities for this patient? What teaching would you need to include in the plan of care for this patient?

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