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ATI RN Med Surg 2 A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic venous insufficiency and a prescription for thigh high compression stockings. Which action should the nurse take? a. Elevate legs for 10 min, 2-3 times a day while wearing stockings b. apply the stockings in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed c. roll the stockings down to the knees to relieve discomfort on the legs d. remove the stockings while out of bed for 1 hour, 4 times a day, to allow the legs to r...

ATI RN Med Surg 2 A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic venous insufficiency and a prescription for thigh high compression stockings. Which action should the nurse take? a. Elevate legs for 10 min, 2-3 times a day while wearing stockings b. apply the stockings in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed c. roll the stockings down to the knees to relieve discomfort on the legs d. remove the stockings while out of bed for 1 hour, 4 times a day, to allow the legs to rest ...