The nurse has cleansed and is dressing a circumferential wound on the client's upper arm. What action by the nurse is best?

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To dress this wound the nurse will need to secure it all the way around the client's arm, leading to potential circulatory compromise. After taping the dressing, the nurse checks the distal circulation to ensure the tape is not on too tightly. There is no need for an elastic wrap, using many short pieces of tape, or avoiding joints if they need to be covered.

The Nurse Has Cleansed and Is Dressing a Circumferential Wound