Which of the following tips is especially useful when you are providing preoperative education?

A. Promise the patient a specific outcome as a result of the surgery
B. Present the instructions using appropriate medical and technical terminology
C. Allow extra time for repetition and reinforcement of the material
D. Stress both the positives and the negatives of the proposed surgery in your teaching
E. Avoid including family members in the teaching


Answer: C

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