The nurse requests a client to sign the surgical consent form for an emergency appen-dectomy. Which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
a. "I will be glad when this is over so that I can go home."
b. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery."
c. "I need to practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music."
d. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible."
Ans: a. "I will be glad when this is over so that I can go home."
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