Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question

The nurse is caring for a client with weak pedal pulses, absent hair on bilateral legs, and a full-thickness wound on the right lateral malleolus with defined margins, including a minimal amount of serous exudate. Which of the following interventions is contraindicated?

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Correct Answer: A

Rationale: TED hose are contraindicated in arterial insufficiency (indicated by weak pulses and hair loss), as they may worsen ischemia.