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The Patient Is Scheduled for an Outpatient Cholecystectomy (Gall Bladder

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The patient is scheduled for an outpatient cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) in 2 weeks.Based on the patient's history,the nurse includes which of the following in the preoperative plan of care?


A) Tell the patient to avoid smoking on the day of surgery.
B) Use a safety razor to shave the abdomen the day before surgery.
C) Ask the surgeon to prescribe antibiotics to be given preoperatively.
D) Tell the patient to inform the surgeon of allergies and chronic health conditions.

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