Body systemsQuestion 1620 of 1700
When should you NOT apply sequential compression devices (SCDs)?
- After surgery, when the nurse has ordered them
- When signs of a DVT are present
- When the resident is resting in bed
- When the legs have no swelling or pain
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Correct answer: When signs of a DVT are present
Do not use them if the leg shows DVT signs. They are used as ordered after surgery to prevent a DVT.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.2: Cardiovascular System
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026