The nurse is caring for a client admitted for an outpatient surgical procedure. Which action will the nurse include in the care? Select all that apply
A) Begin discharge education as soon as the procedure is completed.
B) Allow family members to be present during discharge education.
C) Begin discharge education in the preoperative period.
D) Investigate the client's home care and discharge transportation following the procedure.
E) Discuss discharge transportation during the preoperative period.
Ans: B, C, E
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Client education begins during the preoperative period and continues throughout all perioperative phases of care. In the preoperative phase, assess the client's and family's readiness to learn and their knowledge base so that education can be individualized. If the client will be discharged on the day of surgery, be sure to identify someone who can take the client home and assist during the postoperative recovery period.
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