The day surgery nurse provides written discharge instructions that should include: (Select all that apply.)
a. when to resume normal activity.
b. signs and symptoms to report.
c. a list of probable complications.
d. the telephone number of the surgeon's office.
e. the need to delay driving and decision making.
A, B, D, E
The discharge instructions should include information about when to resume activity, signs and symptoms to report, contact information about the surgeon, and the need to delay driving and decision making.
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