What Should You Do If Your Patient Complains of Numbness

question 7

Multiple Choice

What should you do if your patient complains of numbness or tingling of her distal extremity during IPC?

• A) Instruct the patient to contract her muscles in the garment to decrease this sensation.
• B) Stop treatment and check for possible deep vein thrombosis or nerve compression.
• C) Decrease elevation of the limb and adjust parameters until the sensation subsides.
• D) This is a normal response to IPC and there is no cause for concern.

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