Which of the following statements may provide the most clarity when teaching a patient about postoperative care?
A)"You will need to stay in bed for the first day or so, then tomorrow, we will get you up to walk."
B)"First, you will need to stay in bed until we finish vital signs and ensure you are stable. Once you appear to be clinically stable and you feel like you could get up, we will provide stand-by assistance and help you walk from your room to the water fountain and back."
C)"We'll have you rest today, but tomorrow we'll help you out of bed."
D)"You may want to stay in bed a lot, but getting up to walk is really important, you know?"

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The nurse should provide clarity by saying, "We'll have you rest today, but tomorrow we'll help you out of bed." This sends a message that describes what the patient needs to know in a short and succinct manner. Using extra phrases or adding words can be confusing and does not tell the patient what to expect. Additionally, adding too much information can be overwhelming to a patient.

Which of the Following Statements May Provide the Most Clarity