Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Nursing Practice Question
The hospitalized client is at risk for thromboembolism. Which direction should the nurse include when teaching this client about wearing antiembolism hose stockings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Applying stockings before standing maximizes compression and prevents edema. A: Stockings complement ambulation. C: Pain suggests circulation issues, not requiring pain medication. D: Crossing legs impedes circulation.