While assessing a patient, they tell you that they have a history of PVD. What does PVD stand for?
A)Profuse Vaginal Discharge
B)Prostate Venereal Disease
C)Peripheral Vascular Disease
D)Psychotic Variable Disorder

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The abbreviation PVD stands for peripheral vascular disease. It is the most common disease of the arteries caused by fatty build -up of materials inside the vessels until it becomes blocked, narrowed, or weakened. Most people that suffer from this disease take medication for it so it is important to ask what medications that they are currently taking.

While Assessing a Patient, They Tell You That They Have