A nurse is making a follow-up call to client who has a new prescription for ACE inhibitor to treat hypertension. The client reports lightheadedness upon standing. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A) Ensuring that creases in the stockings on the front of the client's legs:
This action requires intervention. The stockings should be applied smoothly and without any wrinkles or creases, as these can cause pressure points that may lead to skin irritation, impaired circulation, or discomfort for the client. The nurse should ensure that the assistive personnel applies the stockings correctly and without any creases to prevent these issues.

B) Applying the stockings before the client gets out of bed:
This is an appropriate action. Antiembolic stockings should be applied while the client is in a resting position, preferably before getting out of bed, to prevent venous stasis and improve circulation. Applying them while the client is lying down allows for proper fitting and ensures the stockings are worn during periods of immobility.

C) Asking the client to point their toes before applying the stockings:
This is an acceptable action. Asking the client to point their toes helps to stretch and align the legs for proper stocking application, making it easier to apply the stockings without causing discomfort. It is a good practice to ensure the stockings are applied properly while the client's feet and legs are positioned correctly.

D) Turning the stockings inside out before applying them:
This is a correct action. Turning the stockings inside out can help to prevent the stockings from rolling or bunching during application. It also allows the assistive personnel to place them on the client more easily and ensures a proper fit. The stockings should be turned right-side out after being applied to the legs.

A) Regresses to an earlier developmental level:
While it is possible for a child to show some regression in behavior when faced with a stressful situation such as a sibling’s illness, school-age children are typically able to understand more complex concepts. Regression to an earlier developmental stage is more common in younger children (preschool-age) rather than school-age children, who are more likely to express their emotions in other ways.

B) Alienates himself from his peers:
While the child may experience feelings of isolation or withdrawal due to the stress of a sibling’s terminal illness, alienation from peers is not the most typical or immediate response for a school-age child. It is more common for children of this age to seek comfort and support from peers, though they may struggle with how to discuss their feelings.

C) Believes that his brother's death will be reversible:
At a school-age level, children generally begin to understand the permanence of death. While younger children may have magical thinking that could lead them to believe the death of a loved one could be reversible, this is not the expected response for a school-age child. By this age, children typically comprehend that death is final, although they may struggle with the emotional aspect of it.

D) Believes his bad behavior is causing his brother's death:
This response is the most typical for a school-age child. At this stage, children often have a sense of responsibility for events around them and may develop feelings of guilt or magical thinking, where they believe their actions or behavior contributed to the illness or death of a loved one. This belief is part of the normal coping process but needs to be addressed in counseling or with support from caregivers to help the child understand the situation and alleviate any misplaced guilt.