A nurse is creating an education plan for a patient with venous insufficiency. What measure should the nurse include in the plan?
A) Avoiding tight-fitting socks.
B) Limit activity whenever possible.
C) Sleep with legs in a dependent position.
D) Avoid the use of pressure stockings.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Measures taken to prevent complications include avoiding tight-fitting socks and panty girdles; maintaining activities, such as walking, sleeping with legs elevated, and using pressure stockings. Not included in the teaching plan for venous insufficiency would be reducing activity, sleeping with legs dependent, and avoiding pressure stockings. Each of these actions exacerbates venous insufficiency.
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