You are performing preoperative counseling with a patient who will undergo coronary artery bypass grafting x 3 at the end of the week.Which of the following would be MOST appropriate preoperative counseling?

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It is appropriate for the physical therapist to review all of the modifiable risk factors,such as nutrition,blood sugar control,fitness,or hydration,that can be altered before surgery to promote postsurgical benefit.It is not appropriate,however,for the therapist to give a detailed description of the surgical procedure,obtain preoperative informed consent,or an give overview of the risks associated with the surgical procedure because only the physician can do these.

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