Mr.Pollard,72 years old,is scheduled for a hernia repair at 8 am the following morning.He is in the preoperative clinic having lab work drawn and an EKG.What statement by Mr.Pollard to the nurse would prompt the need for further health teaching?

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Patients are typically instructed to withhold certain medication on the morning of surgery, so this statement indicates a need for further health teaching. Medication schedules should be reviewed with the patient prior to surgery.

MrPollard,72 Years Old,is Scheduled for a Hernia Repair at 8