Which action should the nurse take first when caring for a patient who has been admitted for lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection?
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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