The nurse caring for a postsurgical patient is aware that the ...

[awywial]

The nurse caring for a postsurgical patient is aware that the patient should void ____ to _____ hours postsurgery.
 
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Question 2

Discharge planning for a surgical procedure begins in the ______________ period and continues through the _____________ period.
 
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[kardosa007]

Answer to Question 1

6 to 8
6, 8

Urinary output should be obvious 6 to 8 hours postsurgery. If urinary output has not begun, a catheter may be inserted.

Answer to Question 2

preoperative, recuperative

When discharge planning is begun in the preoperative period and all through the postoperative period, the patient can assume greater responsibility for self-care and will experience less stress about going home.

[awywial]

Wow, this really help

[ryansturges]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it