The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Be

The nurse is caring for a patient who will be having emergency surgery in a few minutes for appendicitis.Which preoperative teaching is most important?

A) What to expect when waking up in the postanesthesia care unit
B) Interventions to minimize risk of postoperative wound infection
C) Demonstration of incentive spirometer and deep-breathing exercises
D) Importance of early ambulation to prevent pneumonia and atelectasis