The nurse recognizes which topic is appropriate teaching content for the patient who is returning from surgery?
A) Signs and symptoms of infection
B) Use of patient-controlled analgesia
C) Activity limitations upon discharge
D) Physical therapy

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Readiness to learn is an important consideration. For example, when a patient returns from surgery, it is essential that some information be reviewed (e.g., how to use the patient-controlled analgesia pump and incentive spirometer) but completing all discharge teaching at this time would not be effective. At other times, teaching is more formalized, such as discharge teaching, signs of infection, and physical therapy.

The Nurse Recognizes Which Topic Is Appropriate Teaching Content for the Patient