The nurse is admitting a patient scheduled this morning for lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Teach the patient how to deep breathe and cough.
B) Discuss options for postoperative pain management.
C) Explain the postdischarge care of the axillary drains.
D) Ask the patient to describe what she knows about the surgery.
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