A client who is obese reports severe pain and is unable to bear weight in the right ankle after making dietary changes 3 weeks ago for weight loss. The client's medical history includes hypertension,...

A client who is obese reports severe pain and is unable to bear weight in the right ankle after making dietary changes 3 weeks ago for weight loss. The client's medical history includes hypertension, gouty arthritis, and cholecystitis. Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

• Use electric healing pad when pain is at its worse


• Limit use of mobility equipment to avoid muscle atrophy


• Eat high protein foods to achieve ideal body weight


• Return for periodic liver function studies