The nurse assessing a 65-year-old patient who is scheduled for outpatient surgery for the removal of cataracts in 10 days will stress the need to:

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Outpatient surgical patients are at great risk for postoperative complications in the absence of professional monitoring.This risk emphasizes the need for preoperative teaching and the provision of postoperative support in the home.

The Nurse Assessing a 65-Year-Old Patient Who Is Scheduled for Outpatient