ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES TherapeuTic procedure A9
Nursing Skill
STUDENT NA ME _____________________________________
SKILL NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
Description of Skill
Indications
Outcomes/Evaluation
CONSIDERATIONS
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
Potential Complications
Client Education
Nursing Interventions
Mallory
SCD & Elastic Stocking
Sequential compression Device(SCD) and elastic stockings are prevention tools used to prevent blood clots in the
legs. SCDs help improve the blood flow in the legs with on and off compression. Elastic Stockings help with
constant compression for the legs.
Remove SCD every 6 hours to assess skin
Ensure to assess for proper circulation to
extremities
Use of physical therapy, client can walk on
their own
client discomfort
client not allowing the use
impaired circulation
skin intergrity
Importance for SCDs to prevent clots
DVT and risks
Complications of SCDs
Length of time to wear
Client allows sleeves and stockings to be on.
There are no formations of clots, no
abrasions from SCDs or stockings, and
proper circulation. There is no discomfort for
the client.
pre: assess for the need, explain the use of SCDs
and stockings, ask if they want to or want help to put
them on.
intra: hand hygiene, help put them on properly
post: assess client pain or discomfort. If they don't
want them explain the importance.
SCDs and elastic stockings are indicated for
clients post surgery, in the hospital for
multiple days or bed bound. They are
indicated for help with those who are
bedbound, that are more at risk for
developing blood clots.
