A client is informed that a surgical procedure is to be scheduled in 2 weeks. Which teaching points should the nurse focus to prepare the client for the surgery?
Select all that apply.
A) Maintaining a patent airway
B) Deep breathing and coughing
C) Caring for the surgical incision
D) Managing constipation
E) Managing pain
Answer: B, C, D, E
Maintaining a patent airway is a nursing action that is performed during the postoperative phase of surgical care. In the preoperative phase, when the client is alert and oriented, the nurse should focus teaching on deep breathing and coughing exercises, care of the surgical incision, managing constipation, and managing pain.
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