A patient is scheduled to undergo a laparoscopic procedure. Which patient statement indicates a need for further education about the procedure?
1. "I can expect to go home a few hours after the procedure."
2. "I might experience some abdominal pain after the procedure."
3. "There might be some vaginal bleeding after the procedure."
4. "Shoulder pain should be reported, as it might signal a complication."
Correct Answer: 4
The presence of referred shoulder pain is anticipated after laparoscopic procedures. The discomfort is a result of the air injected into the abdominal cavity to promote visualization during the procedure. Laparoscopic procedures are often completed on an outpatient basis unless complications arise. Abdominal pain will be present due to the invasiveness of the surgical procedure. A laparoscopic gynecological (GYN) procedure may cause spotting immediately following the procedure.
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