Once applied, antiembolism stockings should not be removed until the primary care provider writes an order to discontinue them
A) True
B) False
Ans: B
Antiembolism stockings may be removed (for example, during morning care to inspect the legs) without the primary care provider writing an order to discontinue them.
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