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Applies one knee..
Applies one knee-high elastic stocking
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible |
| Step 2 | Privacy is provided with curtain, screen, or door |
| Step 3 | Client is in supine position (lying down in bed) while stocking is applied |
| Step 4 | Turns stocking inside-out, at least to the heel |
| Step 5 | Places foot of stocking over toes, foot, and heel |
| Step 6 | Pulls top of stocking over foot, heel, and leg |
| Step 7 | Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limb and joints |
| Step 8 | 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 over or under toe area |
| Step 9 | Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position |
| Step 10 | After completing skill, wash hands |