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The Treatment of Lymphedema with Compression Therapy to the Limb

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The treatment of lymphedema with compression therapy to the limb involves a combination of bandaging and use of compression garments.The type of compression to use depends on the phase of lymphedema treatment and the desired outcome.Which of the following is true regarding the proper utilization of compression treatment?


A) During phase II, a custom compression bandage or an Aceᵀᴹ wrap can be used by the patient for self-management.
B) During phase I, only high-stretch bandages are used to provide continuous high resting and working pressure until limb reduction is achieved.
C) Low-stretch bandaging is used to achieve limb reduction in phase I and to continue limb reduction intervention at night during phase II.
D) Ace wraps are used during phase I to achieve limb reduction and during phase II to control limb size during vigorous activity.

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