The Nurse Is Explaining to a Nursing Student the Importance

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to a nursing student the importance of making sure the patient is wearing his sequential compression devices (SCDs) when in bed.Which of the following statements indicates a good understanding of the purpose of SCDs by the student? (Select all that apply.)

A) SCDs mimic the natural act of walking.
B) SCDs pump blood into deep veins.
C) SCDs prevent venous stasis.
D) SCDs are used to prevent DVTs.