A nurse has finished preoperative teaching for a surgical patient.Which statement by the patient indicates teaching was successful about the use of elastic stockings?

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Remove and reapply elastic stockings at least every 8 hours.Elastic stocking aid in maintaining pressure on the muscles of the lower extremities and promote venous return.Rolled-down stockings constrict the vessels and impede venous return.The elastic stocking should be smooth,not wrinkled.The legs should not be massaged.

A Nurse Has Finished Preoperative Teaching for a Surgical Patient