The client teaching instructions for a 57-year-old male client with thrombophlebitis who is being discharged should include which of the following?

The client teaching instructions for a 57-year-old male client with thrombophlebitis who is being discharged should include which of the following?



a) Ambulate as tolerated.

b) Avoid sitting for too long.

c) Avoid elevating affected extremity.

d) Perform leg exercises each hour.

e) Take anticoagulant therapy when symptoms occur.



• Ambulate as tolerated.

• Perform leg exercises each hour.

• Avoid sitting for too long.