When caring for a patient who is receiving sequential compression therapy,
A. the hosiery are removed only for bathing, then immediately reapplied.
B. turn the controller off and remove the hosiery every hour.
C. remove the hosiery every 24 hours for 30 minutes.
D. turn the power off and remove the hosiery every 4 hours.
Answer: D
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