Although all roles of the nurse are important during ambulatory surgery, which of the following is the most important?
A) Teacher
B) Counselor
C) Advocate
D) Manager
A
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Teaching the client and family is one of the most important functions of the nurse in the day-surgery center. Teaching occurs throughout the process, from preoperative teaching to postoperative teaching.
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