The nurse is applying a gauze bandage to hold a dressing on a patient's wrist since the patient is allergic to tape. Which technique would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?

Question

a. Montgomery straps
b. A 7.6-cm (3-inch) bandage wrapped proximal to distal
c. A 2-inch bandage using the spiral wrap technique
d. A loosely wrapped elastic bandage using a recurrent turn

Answer 1

C
The nurse needs to secure the dressing in place using a small bandage because the wrist is small and a spiral wrap covers the area effectively without compression. A Montgomery strap is inap-propriate because of its large size and adhesive backing. A 7.6-cm (3-inch) bandage is most commonly used for the adult leg and should be wrapped distal to proximal to promote venous return. An elastic bandage is generally used for simple intermittent compression. The recurrent turn is used to cover uneven body parts such as the head or the residual limb after an amputation.