A nurse is required to apply antiembolism stockings to a client who has had surgery. What specific observations need to be completed when the nurse removes the stockings?
1 . Signs of redness
2 . Signs of pitting edema
3 . Signs of skin discoloration
4 . Signs of drainage
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
A
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The stockings are removed to examine the legs for any signs of redness, pitting edema, or skin discoloration, not drainage.
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