Ted stockings

Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible.

Privacy is provided with curtain, screen, or door
Client is in supine position(lying down in bed) while stocking is applied

Turn stocking inside-out
Places foot of stocking over toes, foot, and heel

Pulls top of stocking over foot, heel, and leg
Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and over extension of limb and joints

Finishes procedure with no twists or wrinkles and heel of stocking (if present) is over heel and opening in toe area (if present) is either under or over toe area
Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

wash hands

Author

lbarney

79407

Card Set

Ted stockings

Description

Applies one knee-high elastic stocking skill

Updated

2011-04-14T02:35:19Z

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