A postoperative patient is being discharged home following minor surgery. The PACU nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the patient and his or her spouse. What action by the nurse is appropriate? Select all that apply. a) Educate on activity limitations. b) Discuss wound care. c) Have the patient sign his or her advance directive form. d) Have the spouse review when to notify the physician. e) Provide information on health promotion topics.

A postoperative patient is being discharged home following minor surgery. The PACU nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the patient and his or her spouse. What action by the nurse is appropriate? Select all that apply.

a) Educate on activity limitations.
b) Discuss wound care.
c) Have the patient sign his or her advance directive form.
d) Have the spouse review when to notify the physician.
e) Provide information on health promotion topics.

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