HESI iNet Complete Practice Test 2026

Promoting venous return relies on keeping the calf muscles active and protecting the feet so the patient can stay mobile. Wearing comfortable cotton socks and enclosed-toe shoes when outside supports safe, ongoing walking. Cotton socks help manage moisture and prevent skin irritation, making it more comfortable to wear shoes and move around. Enclosed footwear protects the feet from injury and provides stable footing, encouraging activity. When the patient stays active and uses the calf muscles with each step, the calf pump function improves, pushing blood back toward the heart and reducing venous pooling.

The other options don’t actively enhance this mechanism: taking time to sit before standing doesn’t promote the calf-pump action; lying down twice a day misses the benefit of leg movement for venous return; and while staying hydrated is important, a small daily amount doesn’t specifically promote venous return in the way encouraging regular ambulation does.