Elastic stocking
What observations should the nursing assistant report and record?
- complaints of pain, tingling, or numbness - skin tears, wounds, or sign of skin breakdown - skin color and temperature - leg and foot swelling - the size and length applied
When are elastic stockings removed?
- every 8 hours for thirty minutes throughout the day - at bedtime
Whose at risk of developing a blood clot?
- persons with heart and circulatory disorders -individuals on bedrest - older persons - pregnant persons
Measures to prevent circulatory ulcers include:
- reposition at least every two hours - avoid tight clothing - avoid massaging over pressure points - keep linens clean, dry and wrinkle-free
What information is needed prior to ted stocking application?
- the size (small, medium, large or extra-large) - the length (thigh-high or knee-high)
thrombus
a blood clot
embolus
a blood clot that travels through the vascular system until it lodges in a blood vessel
How do twists in elastic stockings affect the patient?
affects the patient's circulation
When do you apply stockings?
prior to the patient getting out of bed
What does creases and wrinkles in elastic stocking cause?
skin breakdown
elastic stocking toe opening
used to check circulation, skin color, and skin temperature of the toes
pulmonary embolism
an embolus from a vein lodges in the lungs
Loose stockings
do not promote venous blood return to the heart
How do you care for elastic stockings?
hand wash with a mild soap and hang to air dry
