Which statement is true concerning the evidence of intermittent compression?
A) The efficacy of intermittent compression for increasing venous flow has not been substantiated.
B) The efficacy of intermittent compression for lymphedema is widely accepted.
C) Research has shown that intermittent compression is more effective than compression wrap and elevation for reducing pitting edema.
D) Research on the optimal treatment duration and duty cycle for reducing lymphedema is inconclusive.
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Q5: The primary contraindications to intermittent compression are
Q6: Compression units should not be used until
Q7: There is an increase in venous blood
Q8: Circumferential compression applies an equal amount of
Q9: Intermittent compression is substantially more effective at
Q10: When applying intermittent compression for long periods
Q11: When using intermittent compression to treat lymphedema,what
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