Which statement by a patient who is scheduled for an above-the-knee amputation for treatment of an osteogenic sarcoma of the right tibia indicates that patient teaching is needed?
A) "I wish that I did not have to have chemotherapy after this surgery."
B) "I do not mind the surgery because it will finally cure the cancer."
C) "I know that I will need lots of physical therapy after surgery."
D) "I will use the patient-controlled analgesia to help control my pain level after surgery."
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