You should consider which of the following when providing preoperative teaching to a patient? 

A. present the instructions using appropriate medical and technical terminology
B. avoid including family members in the teaching
C. stress both the positives and the negatives of the proposed surgery in your teaching
D. allow extra time for repetition and reinforcement of material


D. allow extra time for repetition and reinforcement of material

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A. regulating the use of new forms of technology in sports. B. improving sports by making them more fair and equitable. C. using management strategies to make sport organizations more efficient. D. doing away with sports and replacing them with wellness activities.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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