A patient is receiving preoperative teaching. Which information should the nurse provide?
1. Teaching regarding the call lights and bed controls for the medical-surgical unit
2. Teaching regarding pain control in the postanesthesia recovery room (PACU)
3. Teaching regarding patient medications upon discharge
4. Teaching regarding the type of IV pump the patient will have after discharge to home health
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Rationale 1: The call light and bed controls will be different for the beds in the surgical areas and thus are discussed when the patient reaches the medical-surgical unit.
Rationale 2: Preoperative teaching will include a discussion regarding potential pain control in the postanesthesia recovery room (PACU).
Rationale 3: The medical-surgical nurse will provide the final medication teaching upon discharge.
Rationale 4: Discussions regarding the IV pump for home use will be done by the home health nurse.
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