ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Nursing Skill
Susan Clay
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
Elastic Stockings (antiemboli stocking)
SKILL NAME_____________________________________________________________________________
Description of Skill
Measure if needed for proper size. Proper placement of elastic stocking is used to ensure
proper venous return from the lower extremities, help in reduction of peripheral edema
Indications
Used for patients that are at risk for
peripheral edema. Patients that are sitting
for long periods of time or standing would
wear the stockings.
Outcomes/Evaluation
removal of stockings for hygiene is crucial,
skin needs to be assessed for any changes.
Watch for reduction in edema. Assess
patients toes with 1-2 seconds of perfusion
and extremities are warm.
Potential Complications
If they are too big or too small prober pressure will be
compromised adequate venous return to heart will be
compromised hence edema will not improve. Perform
follow up assessment, checking for pedal pulses, skin
color, temperature, skin integrity, and neurovascular
status, movement and sensation is present. Follow up
with patient asses for discomfort and or pain.
Document placement and patient pain level. Patient
discomfort, which can lead to patient not wearing them.
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
(380L)
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CONSIDERATIONS
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
Prior to applying the stockings, measure for proper fit.
Stockings that are too large will not place adequate
pressure on the legs and could potentially increase the risk
of skin breakdown or irritation. Explain why you are placing
them on patient. Check circulation after placement to make
sure circulation is not impaired. Assess skin before and
after for any irritation or breakdown. Assess patients’
pain, and comfort levels. Document.
Client Education
Educate patient on how to apply and take
off. The importance of goo hygiene. Educate
patient on normal skin color, proper
circulation, and the importance of minimizing
the risk of skin break down due to improper
placement
Nursing Interventions
Asses if stockings have a good fit,
placement of stockings are correct. Assess
stocking for any creases or olds as this can
cause skin irritation. Check toes for proper
circulation. Assess patients pain level, and
assess if patient is able to put on when they
are home.
Therapeutic Procedure A9