After sustaining a rotator cuff tear, a patient's arm is placed in a sling. The patient is instructed to rest and to take ibuprofen (Motrin) for pain. Which patient statement indicates a need for...

After sustaining a rotator cuff tear, a patient's arm is placed in a sling. The patient is instructed to rest and to take ibuprofen (Motrin) for pain. Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching?

1. “I will have less stomach upset if I take the pills with food.”

2. “I will not be able to play tennis for a while.”

3. “I need to rest in bed for the next 2 days.”

4. “The sling must be worn most of the time.”