A female adult patient who had a major abdominal surgery asks the nurse if she can return to work after discharge. The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:

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The most appropriate response by the nurse would be "What type of work do you have in mind?" The nurse must identify the patient's work activities before an appropriate response can be made. A discharge plan is often made not only by the nurse, but by an interdisciplinary team including the patients, physician, physio and occupational therapists, as well as other allied health professionals.

A Female Adult Patient Who Had a Major Abdominal Surgery