Patient with wound to the left malleolus

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A provider is reviewing the ABI results on a patient with a wound to the left malleolus. The documentation states ABI of 0.7. Knowing this information, what is part of the plan of care for this patient?

Apply compression of 23 to 30mm Hg with close supervision A four-component elastic compression should be initiated of which provides 40mm Hg compression force Antiembolism stocking should be initiated for this patient Compression is contraindicated for this patient.

Reference no: EM133726563

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