The nurse is assisting a victim of an accident who requires bandaging of the right lower extremity. When applying the bandage, the nurse should:
a. use sterile material.
b. leave the toes exposed.
c. bandage the extremity tightly.
d. bend the knee after bandaging.
B
The tips of the toes should remain exposed to assess circulation.
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