The nurse knows the knee-high SCD sleeves are correctly placed on the patient when the following conditions are met: (Select all that apply.)
a. Both sleeves are connected to the SCD device.
b. Two fingers fit inside when the SCDs are inflated.
c. There are no kinks in the tubing.
d. The ankle pressure is 55 to 65 mm Hg.
e. The cooling control is on.
ANS: A, C, E
Proper positioning of the SCD sleeve allows proper fit and application, which decreases the risk of constricting the blood flow or diminishing optimal outcomes. Wrap the sleeve around the leg, and fasten it with Velcro straps. Verify that two fingers fit between the leg and the sleeve when the sleeve is not inflated. Connect the sleeves to the device, ensure that there are no kinks in the tubing, and turn on the cooling and set it to 35 to 55 mm Hg.
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