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support hose
support hosepl.n. Elasticized stockings designed to reduce stress on the blood vessels in the legs, as for people with varicose veins. Also called support stockings.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  support hose - elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins)support stockingstocking - close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural) |
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support [sŭ-port´] 1. a structure that bears the weight of something else.2. a mechanism or arrangement that helps keep something else functioning.3. the foundation upon which a denture rests.caregiver support in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as the provision of the necessary information, advocacy, and support to facilitate primary patient care by someone other than a health care professional. See also caregiver.decision-making support in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as providing information and support for a patient who is making a decision regarding health care.emotional support 1. in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as the provision of reassurance, acceptance, and encouragement in times of stress.2. a intervention" >nursing intervention in the nursing minimum data set; actions designed to meet the affective, psychological, and social needs of the patient or client.family support in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as promotion of family values, interests, and goals.support hose an elastic garment for a limb that enhances venous circulation through creation of a pressure gradient by fabric pressure. See also therapy" >compression therapy.physician support in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as collaborating with physicians to provide quality patient care.sibling support in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as assisting a sibling to cope with a brother's or sister's illness, chronic condition, or disability.spiritual support in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as assisting the patient to feel balance and connection with a greater power.sustenance support in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as helping a needy individual/family to locate food, clothing, or shelter.support hoseElastic stockings that may extend from the toes to the knee or above. These are worn by patients to provide sufficient pressure on the tissues to facilitate venous return and to help to prevent the formation of thrombi in the veins of the legs. FinancialSeeSupportsupport hose
Synonyms for support hosenoun elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins)SynonymsRelated Words |