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