The hospitalized client is at risk for thromboembolism. Which direction should the nurse include when teaching this client about wearing antiembolism hose stockings?

C The hose can cause pain to underlying skin; request pain medication to help alleviate this. D Cross your legs only while wearing these stockings; otherwise keep the legs uncrossed. A Wearing the hose is unnecessary if ambulating 10 times daily for 5 minutes at a time. B When at home, apply the stockings in the morning before you stand to get out of bed.