RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1040 of 2368

Which statement by a pregnant client shows understanding of teaching about clothing?

  1. "I will wear high heels to improve my posture."
  2. "I will avoid socks that are tight at the top."
  3. "I will wear tight shapewear to support my abdomen."
  4. "I will wear knee-high stockings with tight bands to prevent swelling."
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Correct answer: "I will avoid socks that are tight at the top."

Tight stockings or socks can impede circulation and raise the risk of DVT. Low-heeled shoes reduce back ache and falls.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: CLOTHING. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026