A client had an excisional biopsy on a neck lesion. Which information does the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
a. "Stay in bed today to prevent excessive bleeding from the incision."
b. "Do not drive until you have recovered from the anesthesia."
c. "You will need to change the dressing daily for a week."
d. "Keep the dressing on until tomorrow, then you may remove it."
D
This client has no reason to avoid going about normal activities as long as the site stays covered for a day with a dressing. Movement should not cause excessive bleeding, and general anesthesia would not have been used.
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