Which Patient Teaching Would Help to Prevent Venous Stasis? (Select

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which patient teaching would help to prevent venous stasis? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Dangle legs when sitting.
• B) Avoid crossing the legs at the knee.
• C) Elevate legs when lying in bed or sitting.
• D) Massage extremities to help maintain blood flow.
• E) Wear elastic stockings when ambulating.

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