The patient having her second child is scheduled for a cesarean birth because the baby is in a breech presentation. The patient states, "I'm wondering what will be different this time compared with my first birth, which was vaginal." What response is best?

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Option B is correct because wearing compression stockings is a common practice after cesarean sections to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a risk due to decreased mobility after surgery. This response directly addresses a specific difference the patient can expect with a cesarean birth compared to a vaginal birth. Options A, C, and D do not provide specific or accurate information about the differences related to the mode of delivery.

The Patient Having Her Second Child Is Scheduled for a Cesarean