Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse supervises a nursing assistant who is applying the client's antiembolism stockings. What is the correct technique for applying these stockings?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Applying antiembolism stockings before the client gets out of bed ensures compression is in place during upright positions when venous pooling is most likely. Applying them later or based on leg temperature is less effective.