The nurse in an outpatient plastic surgery facility is educating the family of a patient having a "tummy tuck" about home care for this patient. What does the nurse know to include in this education? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Type of dressings patient will have
B) Skin care plan that is prescribed
C) How to cope with patient's pain
D) Maintaining nutrition
E) Ways to improve patient's self-image
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: Most cosmetic procedures are performed in an outpatient facility; therefore, family members are integral to postoperative care. They should understand what to expect as the patient emerges from the procedure room: the type of dressings that will be in place, the skin care plan that is prescribed, and how to cope with the patient's pain. The family does not need to worry about maintaining nutrition for a patient who has had a "tummy tuck" and they do not need to know how to improve the patient's self-image.
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