A nurse is providing care for a patient who is wearing antiembolism hose following a colectomy. The patient's plan of care should include:
1. Turning the stockings off 4 hours each day.
2. Removing the stockings at bedtime and replacing them in the morning.
3. Rolling the stockings down 2 inches to create a band at the top.
4. Removing the stockings twice daily to wash and dry the legs.
ANS: 4
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