A Patient Is Scheduled to Undergo a Laparoscopic Gynecologic Procedure

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled to undergo a laparoscopic gynecologic procedure. Which statement by the patient indicates to the nurse a need for further education about the procedure?

• A) "I can expect to go home a few hours after the procedure."
• B) "I might experience some abdominal pain after the procedure."
• C) "Walking may help reduce my postprocedure pain."
• D) "I should report shoulder pain, as it might signal a complication."

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