The nurse instructing a postsurgical patient in the use of thrombolytic deterrent stockings would include which of the following instructions?

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Thrombolytic deterrent stockings, also known as compression stockings, should be hand washed in warm water and mild soap to maintain their elasticity and therapeutic compression. This care method helps ensure the stockings continue to provide the intended compression without being damaged. Massaging legs, wringing the stockings, or disregarding edema could all potentially harm the patient or reduce the effectiveness of the stockings.

The Nurse Instructing a Postsurgical Patient in the Use of Thrombolytic