Question 7 of 30
One sign that a bandage may be too tight after completing compress bandage is:
A
A) Blue color of the skin above the bandage
B
B) Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain
C
C) Heartbeat increases and a dizzy feeling
D
D) Swelling above the bandage
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) Blue color of the skin above the bandage.
A blue discoloration (cyanosis) indicates restricted venous return and poor distal circulation, signifying that a bandage is applied too tightly. Immediate adjustment is required to prevent tissue ischemia.