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What if your patient is wearing elastic stockings as ordered by the physician post-op. When assessing your patient which action should you take concerning the stockings?
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You can remove them to physically examine the patient's legs - BUT - they MUST be replaced after examination, until the physician deems it safe to remove them.
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