A 62-year-old with type 2 diabetes and confirmed PAD walks 2 blocks before calf pain. Which nonpharmacologic therapy improves walking distance and qua...

Question

A 62-year-old with type 2 diabetes and confirmed PAD walks 2 blocks before calf pain. Which nonpharmacologic therapy improves walking distance and quality of life?

Accepted Answer

Supervised exercise therapy

Answer

Bed rest for 2 weeks

Answer

Peripheral nerve stimulation

Answer

High-dose vitamin E

Answer

Foot orthotics only

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A 62-year-old with type 2 diabetes and confirmed PAD walks 2 blocks before calf pain. Which nonpharmacologic therapy improves walking distance and quality of life?