What is the best action to perform a third of the six actions identified as part of planned client care for this particular client?

 

The third best action to perform as part of the client’s planned pain management care is applying anti-embolism stockings bilaterally. The client only has one anti-embolism stocking on the left leg. Applying anti-embolism stockings bilaterally can help the patient recover from the open reduction internal fixation of the right femur. The anti-embolism stockings are important in improving and encouraging normal function of both legs’ venous and lymphatic systems, especially the right leg, which has undergone a surgical operation. Based on the current evidence on the use of anti-embolism stocking, it is essential to use the stocking as they have been proven to reduce and prevent complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) related to pooling of blood after surgery (Awadallah et al., 2021). Additionally, the stockings have been found to reduce and prevent skin problems on the legs, such as pressure ulcers, neurovascular problems, wrinkles and creases, and associated skin health problems (Akyüz & Tunçbilek, 2021).