A patient has been given instructions about a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which patient statement indicates further teaching is needed?
1. "I should be able to go home within a day after the procedure."
2. "I will probably have bandages over the puncture sites."
3. "I am glad I won't need to have an open cholecystectomy."
4. "I will tell the nurse if I feel nauseated after surgery."
Correct Answer: 3
A patient with a laparoscopic cholecystectomy is at risk for needing an open cholecystectomy if the procedure cannot be completed laparoscopically due to complications. Patients are typically discharged within 24 hours. The patient will likely have adhesive bandages over the puncture sites. Nausea is common after surgery and should be reported to the nurse.
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