A nurse is caring for a patient who is getting ready for surgery and who works within the healthcare industry as a nurse as well. Which of the following statements are most appropriate when conducting patient teaching about incision care?
A)"Let's start at the beginning. You have an incision because you had surgery yesterday."
B)"Your incision looks clean and dry. I'm going to give you some information, but tell me if you want me to skip this part."
C)"I know you may know this information, but I should tell you anyway, even if it is a review."
D)"You probably know all of this so I won't bother you anymore. Just let me know if you have any questions."

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In this situation, the nurse should say, "I know you may know this information, but I should tell you anyway, even if it is a review." Although the patient is a healthcare provider, the nurse should not assume that the patient already knows the educational material. Additionally, the nurse has a professional duty to perform patient teaching and should not gloss over material to save time.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Getting