The patient asks why preoperative application of compression stockings has been ordered.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "They help to prevent any chance of blood clots after surgery."
B) "They are measured from behind the knee to the heel."
C) "They are connected to a pump that compresses different parts of the leg at different times to help the circulation in your legs after surgery."
D) "They put continual light pressure on your legs to improve venous return after surgery."
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