The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient with brown,leathery,edematous ankles and increased pain when sitting.Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

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Elevating legs will promote venous return and help relieve pain from the swelling.B.C.Keeping the legs lower than the heart and using elastic bandages will impede blood return and increase pain.D.No specific dietary recommendations need to be followed.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions to a Patient with Brown,leathery,edematous