A patient is to have elective surgery. The RN should plan with the patient to schedule the surgery:
a. If the patient wished to have the procedure done.
b. At the patient's convenience
c. Within the next 2 wteeks.
d. Within the next 2 days.
Ans: b. At the patient's convenience
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