Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has chronic venous insufficiency and a prescription for thigh-high compression stockings. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a elevate the clients legs for 10 min, two to three times daily while wearing stockings.
b apply the stockings to the client in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed.
c roll the stockings down to the clients knees to relieve discomfort on the legs.
d remove the stockings while out of bed for 1 hr, four times a day, to allow the clients legs to rest.

Explanation:

When applying thigh - high compression stockings for a client with chronic venous insufficiency, applying them in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed is correct. Elevating legs while wearing stockings (Option A) is not the standard practice. Rolling stockings down (Option C) can cause uneven compression. Removing stockings while out of bed for long periods (Option D) is not appropriate as compression should be maintained during activity (except when sleeping).

Answer:

B. Apply the stockings to the client in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed.