A patient has recently undergone successful surgery to remove a brain tumor and will be discharged soon. Which of the following would be the appropriate nursing intervention or interventions at this point? Select all that apply
A) Encourage the patient to return to her normal routine as soon as she is able.
B) Instruct the patient to continue bed rest for 3 months.
C) Refer the patient to hospice care.
D) Discuss the side effects of new medications with the patient.
E) Use teaching sheets to review the patient's plan of care.
F) Have family members leave the room while discussing the patient's plan of care.
A, D, E
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