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Applies One Stocking
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First Step | Introduces self, addresses client by name, and explains procedure clearly and thoroughly |
| Second Step | Privacy is provided with curtain, screen, or door |
| Third Step | Client is in Supine Position (lying down in bed) while stocking is being applied |
| Fourth Step | Turns stocking inside out, not past heel |
| Fifth Step | Places foot of stocking over toes, foot, and heel |
| Sixth Step | Pulls top of stocking over foot heel and leg |
| *Seventh Step | Finishes procedure with no twist or wrinkles and heel of stocking (if present) is over heel and toe opening (if present) is either over or under toe area. |
| Eighth Step | signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position |
| Nineth Step | Wash hands. Skill Complete. |
| 2 Actions That Will Fail You | 1. Leaving the stocking out of place ie; twists, wrinkles. heel and toe placement 2.Moving the leg unnaturally or forcefully |