Core Nursing Competencies Practice Exam 2026 – Complete Preparation

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The use of long, firm strokes distal to proximal while bathing a patient’s legs primarily serves to promote what?

Venous circulation

Promoting venous return from the legs. Moving from distal to proximal with firm strokes uses gravity and the action of the leg veins to push blood upward toward the heart. This reduces venous pooling, helps prevent edema, and supports overall circulation during bathing. The primary purpose is to enhance circulation, not to cover more area or finish care faster, though better circulation also lowers the risk of venous stasis-related complications.

Cover a larger area

Complete care quickly

Prevent blood clots in legs