Which of the following concepts are part of current trends in surgical health care?
a. The majority of clients are admitted through the ambulatory surgery unit on the morning of surgery.
b. The invasiveness of many surgeries has increased.
c. Clients may stay up to 48 hours in the short-stay surgery unit.
d. Clients must assume all responsibility for postoperative care at home.
A
If the client is to have surgery as an outpatient, the client should be instructed when to arrive at the hospital and told where family members can wait. The majority of clients are admitted through the ambulatory surgery unit on the morning of surgery.
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