Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who will undergo abdominal surgery. The nurse explains that the client will wear antiembolism stockings after the procedure. When the client asks what the stockings do, which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Correct Answer: C. They'll improve your circulation to keep blood from pooling in your legs.
Rationale:
1. Antiembolism stockings apply gentle pressure to the legs, promoting blood flow.
2. Improved circulation helps prevent blood clots by reducing the risk of venous stasis.
3. By preventing blood pooling, the stockings decrease the chances of deep vein thrombosis.
Incorrect Choices:
A. Skin breakdown prevention is not the primary purpose of antiembolism stockings.
B. Keeping warm is not the main function of these stockings.
D. While leg exercises are important post-surgery, it is not the main reason for using antiembolism stockings.
Rationale:
1. Antiembolism stockings apply gentle pressure to the legs, promoting blood flow.
2. Improved circulation helps prevent blood clots by reducing the risk of venous stasis.
3. By preventing blood pooling, the stockings decrease the chances of deep vein thrombosis.
Incorrect Choices:
A. Skin breakdown prevention is not the primary purpose of antiembolism stockings.
B. Keeping warm is not the main function of these stockings.
D. While leg exercises are important post-surgery, it is not the main reason for using antiembolism stockings.