The nurse performs discharge teaching for a patient after a left hip arthroplasty (posterior approach). Which statement, if made by the patient to the nurse, indicates teaching is successful?
A. "Driving a car should not be attempted for 2 to 3 weeks."
B. "Leg raising exercises will need to be done for several months."
C. "My blood will be tested while taking enoxaparin (Lovenox)."
D. "There will not be any restrictions on hip and leg movements."
Answer: B. "Leg raising exercises will need to be done for several months."
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