Question

A healthcare provider prescribes thigh-high antiembolism stockings for a client with varicose veins. the client's thighs are heavier than the lower legs, and the stockings fit on the lower leg but are causing discomfort and indentations on the upper thighs. what should the nurse do?

Answer 1

The nurse should ask the healthcare provider if an elastic bandage can be used in place of the stockings for the thigh-high stockings could cause discomfort and indentations on the upper thighs of the patient.

Moreover, in order to get the maximum benefit of anti-embolism stockings, proper sizing and fitting must be meet because improper use of this may cause more damage to the veins.  However, in the patient’s case, compression stockings cannot function properly due to incorrect fitting so an elastic bandage should be use for it can be adjusted to the varying proportions of the client's legs. Thus, achieving proper circulation of blood.