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amtiembolism stockings
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TED stockings are ordered for postoperative stockings. They cover the foot NOT the toe and help circulation and prevention of blood clots
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Kerlix
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brand name of gauze, a stretchy gauze to hold bandages in place
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maceration
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Montgomery straps
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or tie straps are used for frequent dressing changes and allow for frequent changes not involving tape. This helps prevent skin irritation from frequent removal of tape
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peripheral neurovascular assessment
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formal term for evaluating the status of an extremity encased in a bandage is PNA
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ACE
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All Cotton Elastic type of bandage
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Nursing assessment/data collections for bandages and binder
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The nurse will look for skin color, finger toe motion, sensation in toe or fingers, distal pulses, capillary refill >3, edema or swelling, pain, severe pressure or tightness, skin temperature
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