A client had a total knee replacement performed 3 days ago and is now preparing for discharge home. What discharge teaching should the nurse provide to this client? Select all that apply
A) Guidelines for safely resuming normal activities
B) Potential side effects of prescribed medications
C) Information about the signs and symptoms of infection
D) Information about follow-up appointments that may be required
E) The importance of leg exercises and deep breathing and coughing
A, B, C, D
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Discharge teaching should encompass many areas of relevance to the client's recovery, including signs of complications, drug information, follow-up, and activity guidelines. Deep breathing and coughing as well as leg exercises are more significant during the immediate postoperative period rather than after discharge.
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