A nurse is asked to attend to a client with multiple injuries following an accident. Which is an indication for applying an elastic roller bandage to the client?
A) Rib injuries
B) Bleeding from abdominal wounds
C) Abdominal surgery
D) Sprained ankle
B
Feedback:
Elastic roller bandages are preferred for controlling bleeding from wounds because they apply direct pressure to the injury and help prevent excess blood loss. Use of tape binders benefits injury to the ribs and sprained ankles. Abdominal binders are best following abdominal surgeries.
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