The patient has sequential compression stockings in place.The nurse evaluates that the stockings have been implemented appropriately by the new staff nurse when which of the following statements is true?
A) Intermittent pressure is set at 40 mm Hg.
B) Initial measurement is made around the patient's calves.
C) Stockings are wrapped directly over the leg from ankle to knee.
D) Stockings are removed every hour during application.
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