NCLEX-RN · Question #609
A pregnant client complains of varicosities in the third trimester. Which of the following activities should she be advised to avoid?
The correct answer is D. Wearing knee-high stockings. (A) Sitting with the legs crossed at the ankles does not interfere with circulation or create pressure points. (B) TED stockings will help to reduce the varicosity by supporting the vein. Stockings must be applied with legs elevated. (C) Support pantyhose help to reduce the…
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A pregnant client complains of varicosities in the third trimester. Which of the following activities should she be advised to avoid?
Options
- ASitting with legs crossed at ankles
- BWearing thromboembolic disease (TED) stockings
- CWearing support pantyhose
- DWearing knee-high stockings
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C8% (3)
- D86% (32)
Explanation
(A) Sitting with the legs crossed at the ankles does not interfere with circulation or create pressure points. (B) TED stockings will help to reduce the varicosity by supporting the vein. Stockings must be applied with legs elevated. (C) Support pantyhose help to reduce the varicosity by supporting the vein. They also provide support to the uterus and allow for better return circulation. Hose must be applied like TED (D) Knee-high stockings create constriction and pressure points that interfere with circulation in the lower extremities.
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