Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "These exercises help prevent blood clots."
B. "Once I am up and walking around, I won't need to do these as often."
C. "Keeping my knees bent will prevent my arthritis from making me so stiff."
D. "If I feel pain in my calf when I bend my ankles up and down, I should tell my nurse."
C
The major purpose of the leg exercises is to promote venous return and prevent the formation of blood clots. Keeping the knees bent inhibits venous return and may promote blood clot forma-tion.
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