A Patient Has Returned from a Vein Ligation and Stripping

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has returned from a vein ligation and stripping.What are the appropriate instructions for a nurse to provide?

• A) Dangle the legs to prevent edema.
• B) Cross the legs to apply pressure.
• C) Wear compression stockings to promote circulation.
• D) Remove the drain after 24 hours.

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Definitions:

ACP

Average Collection Period (ACP) is a financial metric that measures the average number of days it takes for a company to collect payments from its customers after a sale has been made.

Bad Debts

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect and writes off as a loss.

Credit Policy

The guidelines a company follows to determine the creditworthiness of its customers and the terms and conditions of credit it will extend to them.

Bad Debts

Amounts owed to a company that are written off as uncollectible, typically from customers who fail to pay their invoices.