The nurse has provided preoperative instructions to a client scheduled for surgery at an ambulatory care center. Which statement, made by the client, would indicate that further instruction is needed?
A) "If I do not follow the instructions, my surgery could be cancelled."
B) "The nurse will explain the details of the surgery before I sign a consent."
C) "My medical records will be sent to the ambulatory care center prior to my surgery."
D) "The physician will update my family after the procedure and provide specific discharge instructions."
B
Feedback:
Further instruction would be needed to clarify that the physician, not the nurse, explains the details of the surgery and obtains voluntary consent for the procedure. It is correct that preoperative instructions must be followed prior to surgery for the safety of the client, medical records are present for review prior to surgery, and the physician speaks with the family following the procedure and provides instructions for discharge.
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