When applying a pressure bandage, a nurse should:
A. Elevate the extremity or area of bleeding
B. Wrap pressure-bandage gauze in a proximal-to-distal direction
C. Apply pressure to diminish the pulse to the distal body part
D. Wrap tape around the circumference of the site to secure the gauze padding
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A. As soon as possible elevate extremity or area of bleeding. Elevation assists in decreasing the rate of blood loss.
B. Secure tape on distal end, pull tape across dressing, and maintain firm pressure as proximate end of tape is secured. Start pressure bandage from distal to proximal working towards the heart.
C. Adequacy of circulation (distal pulse, skin characteristics) determines level of perfusion to distal body parts.
D. To ensure blood flow to distal tissues and prevent tourniquet effect, adhesive tape must not be continued around entire extremity.
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