The treatment of lymphedema with compression therapy to the limb involves a combination of bandaging and use of compression garments.The decision of which 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?

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During phase I, high-stretch bandages are used to provide continuous high resting and working pressure until limb reduction is achieved. Low-stretch bandaging is used to achieve limb reduction in phase II and to continue limb reduction intervention at night during phase II. Ace wraps are not typically used during phase I but can be used during phase II as an adjunct to compression garments. Custom compression bandages are usually applied by a trained therapist and are not typically used for self-management, especially during phase II when compression garments are preferred for long-term management.

The Treatment of Lymphedema with Compression Therapy to the Limb