Elastic stockings are ordered for the client on bed rest after surgery. The nurse explains to the client that the primary purpose for the elastic stockings is to:
A. Keep the skin warm and dry
B. Prevent abnormal joint flexion
C. Apply external pressure
D. Prevent bleeding
C
C. The primary purpose of elastic stockings is to maintain external pressure on the muscles of the lower extremities and thus promote venous return.
A. The primary purpose of elastic stockings is not to keep the skin warm and dry.
B. Elastic stockings are not used to prevent abnormal joint flexion.
D. Elastic stockings are not primarily used to prevent bleeding. They are used to prevent clot formation due to venous stasis.
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