A nurse evaluates an unexpected finding of a bandage application when a client has:
A. Reduction of local edema
B. Diminished discomfort
C. Circumferential ridging
D. Warmth in the distal body parts
C
C. An unexpected outcome is circumferential ridging that develops with deep indentations into skin; client may note tingling; this may indicate a bandage that was too tight.
A. Reduction of local edema is an expected outcome.
B. Diminished discomfort is an expected outcome.
D. Warmth in distal body parts is an expected outcome.
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