A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I should not use my affected hand for 4 to 6 weeks."

"I can apply heat for the first 24 hours to minimize the pain in my hand."

"I should expect numbness and tingling in my hand."

"I will need to keep my hand elevated above my heart for several days."