The nurse performs preoperative teaching for a client requiring a surgical intervention. Which actions by the client indicate appropriate understanding of the information provided?

1. Demonstrating proper coughing and deep breathing
2. Asking questions about and voicing understanding of information provided
3. Having no anxiety about the impending surgery
4. Demonstrating proper performance of leg exercises
5. Demonstrating how to turn and get out of bed


1, 2, 4, 5
Rationale 1: The nurse evaluates the client's understanding through the questions asked and the return demonstration of skills performed.
Rationale 2: The nurse evaluates the client's understanding through the questions asked and the return demonstration of skills performed.
Rationale 3: Although preoperative teaching can help to reduce anxiety, it is unlikely to completely eliminate fear.
Rationale 4: The nurse evaluates the client's understanding through the questions asked and the return demonstration of skills performed.
Rationale 5: The nurse evaluates the client's understanding through the questions asked and the return demonstration of skills performed.
Global Rationale: The nurse evaluates the client's understanding through the questions asked and the return demonstration of skills performed. Although preoperative teaching can help to reduce anxiety, it is unlikely to completely eliminate fear.

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