APPLY KNEE HIGH STOCKING

1. Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly,and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2. Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3. Client is in supine position (lying down in bed) while stocking is applied
4. Turns stocking inside-out
5. Places foot of stocking over toes, foot and heel
6. Pulls top of stocking over foot, heel and leg
7. Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limb and joints
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 (Evaluator: If stocking toe is completely open, or if client has large foot, it is okay if toes go through opening)
9. Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position
10. Washes hands