Which discharge instructions does the nurse include for a patient after abdominoperitoneal resection?
a. use a soft pillow to sit on whenever you sit down
b. Lie on your back when you are resting in bed
c. use a rubber doughnut device for sitting on when in the car
d. sit in a chair for at least 4 consecutive hours a day
Answer: a. use a soft pillow to sit on whenever you sit down
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