The nurse is preparing an adolescent girl for an instrumentation procedure to treat scoliosis. Which of the following should the nurse include?
A) Nasogastric intubation and urinary catheter may be required.
B) Ambulation will not be allowed for up to 3 months.
C) Surgery eliminates the need for casting and bracing.
D) Discomfort can be controlled with nonpharmacologic methods.
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