In Providing Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who Has Undergone

In providing discharge teaching for a patient who has undergone a hemorrhoidectomy at an outpatient surgical centre,what should the nurse instruct the patient to do?

A) Maintain a low-residue diet until the surgical area is healed.
B) Use ice packs on the perianal area to relieve pain and swelling.
C) Take prescribed pain medications before a bowel movement is expected.
D) Delay having a bowel movement for several days until healing has occurred.