A patient is being discharged home from the ambulatory surgery center after an incisional biopsy of a mass in her left breast. What are the criteria for discharge for this patient? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Patient must understand when she can ambulate.
B) Patient must have someone to accompany her home.
C) Patient must understand activity restrictions.
D) Patient must understand care of the biopsy site.
E) Patient must understand when she can void.
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback: Once the sedation has worn off, the nurse reviews the care of the biopsy site, pain management, and activity restrictions with the patient. Prior to discharge from the ambulatory surgical center or the office, the patient must be able to tolerate fluids, ambulate, and void. The patient must have somebody to accompany her home.
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