The nurse is using Montgomery straps on a client following abdominal surgery. What are the best rationales for using Montgomery straps on the client?
1 . Avoids repeated tape removal
2 . Avoids clot formation within the blood vessels
3 . Minimizes skin irritation with each dressing change
4 . Minimizes mobility of the abdominal muscles
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 4
D) 3, 4
B
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When a client requires frequent dressing changes, Montgomery straps or large binders can be used to avoid repeated tape removal and subsequent skin irritation with each dressing change, but not avoiding blood clots within the blood vessels or minimizing mobility of the abdominal muscles.
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