A client on bed rest is prescribed antiembolism stockings. The nurse would apply the stockings at which time?
A) In the morning before the client gets out of bed
B) Immediately after bathing the client
C) At night before the client goes to bed
D) At any time during the day when the legs look swollen

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Antiembolism stockings should be applied in the morning, before the client has gotten out of bed, for them to be fitted while the client's legs are least edematous. Applying them at any other time would be less effective. The stockings are usually removed for 30 minutes once every 8 hours.

A Client on Bed Rest Is Prescribed Antiembolism Stockings