Applying One Knee-High Elastic Stocking

What is the first step in applying a knee-high elastic stocking?

Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

After explaining the procedure, what is the next step (2)?

Provide privacy with a curtain, or door

After providing privacy, what is the next step (3)?

Client is in supine position while stocking is applied

After client is positioned in supine position, what is the next step (4)?

You turn stocking inside-out, at least to the heel (blue square on stocking)

After turning stocking inside out, what is the next step (5)?

Place the foot of stocking over toes, foot, and heel

After placing foot of stocking over foot, what is the next step (6)?

Pulls top of stocking over foot, heel, and leg

After pulling top of stocking over foot, heel, and leg, what is the next step (7)?

Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and over extension of limb and joints

After putting on stocking gently and naturally, what is the next step (8)?

Finishes procedure with no twists or wrinkles and heel of stocking (if present) is over heel and opening in toe area (if present) is either over or under toe area; if using a mannequin, you may state stocking needs to be wrinkle free

After finishing the procedure, what is the next step (9)?

Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

After placing signaling device within reach what is the next step (10)?

Washes hands