The home care nurse provided self-care instructions for a client with chronic venous insufficiency caused by deep vein thrombosis. What instruction(s) should the nurse include in the client's discharge teaching plan? Select all that apply.

A. Maintaining the bed flat while sleeping is not specifically related to self-care instructions for chronic venous insufficiency caused by deep vein thrombosis. In fact, elevating the legs while sleeping may be beneficial. B. Continuing to wear compression stockings is important for managing chronic venous insufficiency and preventing complications such as edema and venous stasis ulcers. C. Avoiding prolonged standing or sitting helps prevent venous pooling and exacerbation of symptoms associated with chronic venous insufficiency. D. Using a recliner for long periods of sitting can help reduce venous stasis and swelling by elevating the legs and improving venous return. E. Crossing legs at the knee can impede blood flow and exacerbate symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency. The correct instruction would be to avoid crossing legs at both the knee and ankle.