A 72-Year-Old Man Is Hospitalized for an Aortic Dissection of the Abdominal

A 72-year-old man is hospitalized for an aortic dissection of the abdominal aorta that stabilizes with treatment.What emphasis should the nurse include when developing a teaching plan for the patient's discharge?

A) Performing leg exercises to increase peripheral collateral circulation
B) Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to control his chronic pain
C) Daily home monitoring of BP and pulse for signs of increased bleeding
D) Using prescribed antihypertensive medications to keep his BP as low as possible to maintain vital perfusion