Restorative careQuestion 675 of 1700
How should the finished stocking look?
- With small folds left at the ankle
- Rolled down just below the knee
- Loose at the toes for comfort
- Smooth, with no wrinkles at all
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Correct answer: Smooth, with no wrinkles at all
Wrinkles can press on the skin and harm it, so smooth them out.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.11: Skills Checklist- Application of Compression Stockings (TED Hose)
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026