A 67-year-old female client is being discharged postoperative following pelvic surgery. The patient care instructions to prevent the development of a pulmonary embolus would include which of the following?
a) Consume majority of fluid intake prior to bed.
b) Wear tight-fitting clothing.
c) Begin estrogen replacement.
d) Tense and relax muscles in lower extremities.
Answer: d) Tense and relax muscles in lower extremities.
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