Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A client with peripheral vascular disease has bypass surgery. The primary goal of the plan of care after surgery is to:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The primary goal post-bypass surgery for PVD is to maintain circulation, ensuring graft patency and adequate blood flow to the extremity to prevent ischemia or graft failure. Infection prevention, pain relief, and education are important but secondary to circulation.