{"id":138524,"date":"2024-09-15T09:07:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T09:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138524"},"modified":"2024-09-15T09:07:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T09:07:41","slug":"a-nurse-is-monitoring-an-assistive-personnel-ap-who-is-applying-elastic-antiembolic-stockings-for-a-client-who-has-phlebitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/15\/a-nurse-is-monitoring-an-assistive-personnel-ap-who-is-applying-elastic-antiembolic-stockings-for-a-client-who-has-phlebitis\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is monitoring an assistive personnel (AP) who is applying elastic antiembolic stockings for a client who has phlebitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is monitoring an assistive personnel (AP) who is applying elastic antiembolic stockings for a client who has phlebitis. Which of the following actions by the AP indicates that they are performing the skill correctly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Rolls the extra stocking material down to the client’s knee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Massages the legs before applying the stockings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Elevates the legs before applying the stockings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Positions the client in a chair before applying the stockings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is C. Elevates the legs before applying the stockings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elastic antiembolic stockings, also known as compression stockings, are used to improve venous circulation and prevent the formation of blood clots in patients with conditions like phlebitis. Applying these stockings correctly is crucial to ensure they provide the intended benefits and do not cause additional complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elevating the legs before applying the stockings (Option C)<\/strong> is an important step because it helps to reduce the venous pressure in the legs, making it easier to apply the stockings and ensuring they fit more comfortably. Elevation helps to mobilize any pooled blood or edema in the lower extremities, which allows for a smoother application of the stockings and can also contribute to better circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s why the other options are not correct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Option A: Rolls the extra stocking material down to the client’s knee<\/strong> – This practice is incorrect because the stockings should fit properly without excess material bunched up. Rolling or bunching can lead to improper compression, which may reduce the effectiveness of the stockings and potentially cause discomfort or skin issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Option B: Massages the legs before applying the stockings<\/strong> – Massaging the legs before applying the stockings is not recommended. While it might seem beneficial, it can actually increase the risk of dislodging any existing blood clots and cause discomfort or harm. Additionally, it could interfere with the proper fit of the stockings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Option D: Positions the client in a chair before applying the stockings<\/strong> – Applying stockings while the client is in a chair is not ideal because it may not allow for the proper application of the stockings, especially if the legs are not elevated. Ideally, the client should be lying down with their legs elevated to facilitate correct application and to ensure the stockings provide consistent compression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    In summary, elevating the legs before applying the stockings helps to ensure that the stockings are applied properly, reducing the risk of complications and improving their effectiveness in managing venous issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A nurse is monitoring an assistive personnel (AP) who is applying elastic antiembolic stockings for a client who has phlebitis. Which of the following actions by the AP indicates that they are performing the skill correctly? A.Rolls the extra stocking material down to the client’s knee B.Massages the legs before applying the stockings C.Elevates the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-138524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138524"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138524\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}