A Patient Is Receiving Preoperative Teaching

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving preoperative teaching. Which information should the nurse provide?

• A) Teaching regarding the call lights and bed controls for the medical-surgical unit
• B) Teaching regarding pain control in the postanesthesia recovery room (PACU)
• C) Teaching regarding patient medications upon discharge
• D) Teaching regarding the type of IV pump the patient will have after discharge to home health

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