The nurse would reinforce to a client who is about to undergo liposuction for removal of excess fatty tissue that
A) bed rest is required for 24 hours after suction lipectomy.
B) final results may take up to 6 months to appear.
C) only small amounts of tissue can be removed at one time.
D) the client cannot receive analgesics after liposuction for several days.

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Usually up to 6 months is required for the final results of liposuction to be apparent, after edema subsides and subcutaneous tissue heals. Clients need to be aware of this so their expectations are not unrealistically high preoperatively. Clients gradually resume normal activities, although it may take up to 6 weeks before the client can engage in strenuous activity. Large amounts of fat can be removed, but the nurse must assess the client for hypovolemia. Oral analgesics are effective for pain.

The Nurse Would Reinforce to a Client Who Is About