Posted: July 10th, 2017

The nurse is teaching a client about home care and treatment of venous stasis ulcers in his leg. What should be included in the nurse’s instructions?

The nurse is teaching a client about home care and treatment of venous stasis ulcers in his leg. What should be included in the nurse’s instructions? Select all that apply:

1. Dressings do not need to be changed frequently because there is minimal drainage.
2. Healing will be facilitated by wearing leg compression devices.
3. When the client is in sitting position, he should keep his legs elevated.
4. Avoid standing for long periods of time.
5. Cool packs can be applied to the ulcers to decrease inflammation.
6. Soak the affected extremity in warm water every evening.