A client asks why sequential compression devices have been prescribed.How should the nurse respond to the client?
A)"They stimulate the blood return that would occur with walking."
B)"They prevent lymph drainage buildup in the tissues."
C)"They exercise the muscles of the leg."
D)"They are used instead of walking out of bed."

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Sequential compression devices compress the legs in a specific pattern to stimulate blood flow and prevent blood clots. They mimic the blood return that would occur with walking, which is especially important for clients who are bedridden or unable to ambulate.

A Client Asks Why Sequential Compression Devices Have Been Prescribed