A Diabetic Patient Has Chronic Peripheral Vascular Disease, Which Results

Multiple Choice

A diabetic patient has chronic peripheral vascular disease, which results in edema and poor circulation to her feet. She constantly complains of cold legs. The best nursing action is to provide:

A) a heating pad and place it under the patient's feet.
B) an electric blanket to increase warmth to legs at night.
C) a hot shower to increase circulation to legs.
D) additional blankets and encourage the use of warm bed socks.