After teaching a client who is recovering from a vertebroplasty,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?

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Before discharge,a client who has a vertebroplasty should be taught to avoid driving or operating machinery for the first 24 hours.The client should monitor the puncture site for signs of infection.Usual activities can resume slowly,including walking and slowly increasing activity over the next few days.The client should keep the dressing dry and remove it the next day.

After Teaching a Client Who Is Recovering from a Vertebroplasty,the