The client arrives at the surgeon's office 1 week after surgery to have the sutures removed.Which classification would the nurse use when documenting care for this client?

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The client has already undergone surgery and is returning for a postoperative visit to have sutures removed, making this care postoperative. Preoperative care refers to care provided before surgery, perioperative care includes care provided before and after surgery, and intraoperative care refers specifically to care provided during the surgical procedure.

The Client Arrives at the Surgeon's Office 1 Week After