The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?

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The nurse should teach the patient to remove the bandages from the puncture site(s)the day after surgery and shower,leaving the Steri-Strips intact.Steri-Strips will fall off in 7 to10 days.The patient should notify the physician in cases of severe abdominal pain that is not relieved by medication or is worsening.Return to work is probable at 1 week postsurgery.The patient should adhere to a low-fat diet for several weeks and slowly introduce fattier foods to determine if they cause unpleasant symptoms.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who