Which action by the nurse is not appropriate when applying antiemboli stockings?
1. Assisting the client to a lying position in bed
2. Turning the stocking right-side-out
3. Washing and drying the legs
4. Having the client point the toes
Correct Answer: 2
The nurse would turn the stockings right-side-out after pulling them over the ankle, so this step is done after beginning the application process, not before. All of the other steps would be correct actions before applying the stockings.
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