A patient is to have a sequential compression device (SCD) applied on the postoperative unit.The patient is wearing knee-high elastic (antiembolism) stockings.When applying the SCD,what should the nurse do?

A) Remove the antiembolism stockings and not replace them.
B) Replace the knee-high stockings with thigh-high stockings.
C) Notify the surgeon that the patient is wearing antiembolism stockings.
D) Apply the SCD over the knee-high antiembolism stockings.

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Dania Musleh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D , Explanation :  If elastic stockings have been ordered with the sequential compression device,leave them in place; if the patient is not yet wearing them,obtain them and put them on the patient.Knee-high stockings do not need to be replaced with thigh-high stockings.Some research has shown knee-high stockings to be equally effective.There is no need to notify the surgeon,as patients commonly return from surgery wearing antiembolism stockings,as prescribed.

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