A client is getting ready to go home from an intermediate care facility following surgery and a lengthy recovery period.On which item should the home health nurse focus to determine effectiveness of discharge teaching?
A)Activity restrictions
B)Follow-up appointment dates
C)Return demonstration of dressing change
D)Signs of complications

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While all of the options listed are important for the client's care, the return demonstration of dressing change is the best indicator of the client's ability to perform self-care at home. Demonstrating competence in this skill ensures that the client can appropriately care for any surgical wounds, reducing the risk of infection and complications.

A Client Is Getting Ready to Go Home from an Intermediate