When providing written discharge instructions, which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. When to resume normal activity
b. Signs and symptoms to report
c. A list of probable complications
d. The telephone number of the surgeon's office
e. The need to delay driving and decision making
A, B, D, E
The discharge instructions should include information about when to resume activity, signs and symptoms to report, contact information about the surgeon, and the need to delay driving and decision making.
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