The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions to an Older Adult

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to an older adult client who is going home after having a total knee replacement. Which should the nurse include in the discharge teaching to decrease the client's risk for developing a thrombosis or pulmonary embolism (PE) ? Select all that apply.

A) Place pillows under the knees when in bed.
B) Use compression stockings.
C) Limit ambulation.
D) Limit fluids.
E) Continue with leg exercises.