Restorative careQuestion 1497 of 1700
Why is the toe of compression stockings usually open?
- To save fabric and to make the stocking cheaper to make
- To let toes breathe
- To check the client's circulation easily
- To wash easily
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Correct answer: To check the client's circulation easily
The open toe makes assessment easy.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026