While being measured for anti-embolism stockings, the client asks ...

[abarnes]

While being measured for anti-embolism stockings, the client asks the nurse why they are necessary. What would be the nurses's best response?
 
  A) They promote venous blood return to the heart.
  B) They eliminate peripheral edema.
  C) They provide a nonslip foot surface to help prevent falls.
  D) They reduce the risk for impaired skin integrity.

Question 2

A nurse is assisting in the transfer of a client to a stretcher. The client has casts on both legs. What is the nurse's best choice of transfer equipment for this client who cannot bear weight on either leg?
 
  A) Powered-stand assist
  B) Transfer chair
  C) Repositioning lift
  D) Gait belt

[kescobar@64]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Anti-embolism stockings are used to promote venous blood return to the heart and help in preventing blood clots. They often do help with edema in the legs, but they do not eliminate edema (nor is this their main goal). They do not provide a nonslip foot surface. If applied incorrectly they can increase the risk for impaired skin integrity.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Chairs that can convert into stretchers are available. These are useful with clients who have no weight-bearing capacity, cannot follow directions, and/or cannot cooperate. The back of the chair bends back and the leg supports elevate to form a stretcher configuration, eliminating the need for lifting the client. Powered-stand assist devices and repositioning devices require the client to have weight-bearing capacity in one leg. Gait belts are used to assist clients to ambulate safely.

[abarnes]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[zacnyjessica]

Gracias!