Animal Care and NursingDifficulty 2/5
A bandage placed yesterday is now associated with swollen digits below it. What is the correct action?
- AAdd another layer of padding over the bandage to cushion the limb
- BRemove the bandage, assess the limb and report the findings
- CElevate the limb and recheck the digits in another four hours
- DLoosen the outer layer only and leave the inner layers in place
Show answer and rationale
Correct: B. Swelling distal to a bandage indicates compromised circulation. The bandage is removed and the limb assessed; reinforcing, waiting or partially loosening all leave the constriction in place.
- A — Adding layers increases pressure and worsens the problem.
- C — Waiting risks tissue damage from continued compromise.
- D — The constriction is usually in the inner layers, which would remain.