When providing discharge instructions to a patient following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at an outpatient surgical center, the nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the patient states,

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After a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the patient will have Band-Aids in place over the incisions; patients are discharged the same (or next) day and have few restrictions on activities of daily living. Drainage from the incisions would be abnormal, and the patient should be instructed to call the health care provider if this occurs. A low-fat diet may be recommended for a few weeks after surgery but will not be a life-long requirement.

When Providing Discharge Instructions to a Patient Following a Laparoscopic