Restorative careQuestion 1492 of 1700
How do you clean compression stockings?
- Hand wash in soap and water, then air dry
- Send them to the laundry with the other clothing
- Dry them on a heater to save time each night
- Boil them in a large pot of water to kill germs
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Correct answer: Hand wash in soap and water, then air dry
The laundry or a heater can shrink and ruin them.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026