You have planned postoperative teaching for a patient. How should you begin?
A. Start with what the patient already knows about postoperative care.
B. Teach the patient the medical terms for the type of surgery he or she is having.
C. Instruct the patient to read a preprinted pamphlet.
D. Assure the patient that scar tissue will be minimal.
Answer: A. Start with what the patient already knows about postoperative care.
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