A nurse is teaching a client on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention about how to use anti-embolism (TED) stockings. Which instruction should be included?

Massage your legs gently if you have pain as you put on the stockings.

Apply these stockings immediately after going to the bathroom in the morning.

Wet the stockings first so they will be easier to apply.

Remove these stockings before bathing and apply fresh ones afterward.