Which of the following is considered the most ideal time to provide patient teaching during the preoperative period?
A)Three days before surgery, performed over the phone by a triage nurse.
B)One-half hour before the patient is to be moved into the surgical suite.
C)At the beginning of the patient's visit during admission testing and procedures.
D)At a group meeting of several patients having the same procedure, performed on the night before surgery.

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One of the most ideal times to provide patient teaching during the preoperative period is at the beginning of the patient visit during admission testing and procedures. This allows the nurse to have time to speak with the patient about the upcoming procedure, their individualized plan of care, and what to expect before, during and after surgery. Providing teaching with too much time ahead of the procedure may result in the patient forgetting important aspects of the education. Alternatively, trying to teach the patient immediately before surgery may be ineffective due to the patient's pain, anxiety or anesthesia.

Which of the Following Is Considered the Most Ideal Time