The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Admitted for Surgery

The nurse is planning care for a client admitted for surgery with the primary nursing diagnosis being knowledge deficit related to pre- and postoperative care. Which goal statement is the most appropriate for this diagnosis?

A) The client will be knowledgeable about the surgery being performed.
B) The client will be given the postoperative plan of care prior to surgery.
C) The client will be afebrile during the intraoperative and postoperative period.
D) The client will verbalize the purpose of preoperative medications prior to surgery.