A client who has undergone a fundoplication wrap for hernia repair is preparing for dis-charge. Which discharge instructions should be included in a teaching plan for this client?
A. "You should avoid taking stool softeners."
B. "You may eat three normal-sized meals per day."
C. "Notify your physician if you develop symptoms of a cold."
D. "You may return to your former level of activity as soon as you are discharged."
C
The client is instructed to report cold or flulike symptoms, because persistent coughing associated with these conditions can cause dehiscence of the incision.
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