The Nurse Provides Discharge Instructions to a Client with a Graft

The nurse provides discharge instructions to a client with a graft site on the right leg. Which statement, if made by the client, would indicate the need for further instruction?

A) "I will elevate and immobilize the graft site."
B) "Weight bearing is allowed to reduce edema and maintain the leg's strength."
C) "Fabric softeners and harsh detergents should be avoided."
D) "I should avoid wearing shorts when going outside during the day."

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