A nurse is applying a compression bandage around the client's leg. Which of the following describes the appropriate application of a compression bandage?
A)Apply the bandage at the knee and work toward the calf.
B)Stretch the bandage slightly with each turn.
C)Apply heavy pressure with each turn.
D)Apply the bandage around the knee, work toward the calf and apply the bandage down the calf again.

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Stretching the elastic band slightly with each turn prevents circulatory impairment and maintains uniform tension. The bandage should be applied from the farthest to the nearest, or in this case, from the client's calf to the knee. Bandaging down is not recommended.

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