Which of the following statements made by the nurse shows the most informed understanding of the role of family in the client's postoperative recovery?
1. "The family will be the ones you will be dealing with regarding postoperative needs."
2. "When the family is more relaxed about caring for the client, the client is more relaxed."
3. "The more the family understands what to expect during recovery, the more comfortable they are in caring for the client."
4. "Teaching the family what they need to know before the surgery will maximize their effectiveness regarding the client's postoperative care."
ANS: 4
Often a family member is the caregiver when the client recovers from surgery. Perioperative preparation of family members before surgery helps to maximize effective caregiving while min-imizing anxiety and misunderstanding.
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