[Verified Answer]: Knowing the patient has peripheral artery…

Knowing the patient has peripheral artery disease (PAD), which response would the nurse utilize when the patient’s spouse asks, “Why do you always stuff pillows around my spouse’s hips?” “The pillows help provide as much comfort and rest as possible to increase wound healing.” “The pillows help positioning for physical therapy visits and performing leg exercises in bed.” “The pillows help support the areas most prone to developing pressure ulcers because of decreased blood flow.” “Positioning with pillows helps to maintain one position to increase blood flow and reduce possible complications.”