The nurse recognizes that teaching a patient following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
A) "I can expect yellow-green drainage from the incision for a few days."
B) "I can remove the bandages on my incisions tomorrow and take a shower."
C) "I should plan to limit my activities and not return to work for 4 to 6 weeks."
D) "I will need to maintain a low-fat diet for life because I no longer have a gallbladder."
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