After fitting the sleeve of the sequential compression device onto the client's legs, which action should the nurse take next?
1. Documenting the procedure
2. Turning the machine on
3. Connecting the sleeve to the control unit
4. Adjusting the alarms
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Rationale 1: After the unit begins to cycle, the nurse should document the application of the device.
Rationale 2: Once the sleeves are in place, the tubing should be connected, the alarms set, and then the unit can be turned on.
Rationale 3: The sleeves should be placed before connecting to the unit to prevent kinking of the tubing.
Rationale 4: Once the sleeves are in place, the tubing should be connected, the alarms set, and then the unit can be turned on.
Global Rationale: The sleeves should be placed before connecting to the unit to prevent kinking of the tubing. Once the sleeves are in place, the tubing should be connected, the alarms set, and then the unit can be turned on. After the unit begins to cycle, the nurse should document the application of the device.
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