The nurse is teaching the young female client how to prevent venous thromboembolism specific to her hospital stay after intensive orthopedic surgery. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "I must stop taking my birth control pills."
B. "I should drink lots of water so I don't get dehydrated."
C. "I should exercise my legs when I have been sitting or standing for a long time."
D. "If I wear pantyhose, I won't have to wear the stockings the hospital gives me."
Answer: D. "If I wear pantyhose, I won't have to wear the stockings the hospital gives me."
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