The Recovery Room Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a 24-Year-Old

The recovery room nurse is preparing to discharge a 24-year-old patient to home following ambulatory surgery. Which discharge instructions provided by the nurse would be the most comprehensive?

A) Verbal and written instructions to the patient and family regarding the wound, activity and diet restrictions, new medications, pain management, potential complications, and process for reaching the health care provider if needed
B) Written instructions to manage the wound, instructions to resume activities slowly, methods for pain control, and information on whom to contact in 2 days
C) Verbal and written instructions to the family regarding the patient's activity levels, diet, potential problems, and medications
D) Verbal instructions to restrict all activities, diet restrictions, pain management, and circumstances that require contacting the health care provider