A patient is scheduled to undergo a laparoscopic procedure. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates to the nurse a need for further education about the procedure?

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Shoulder pain is a common occurrence after laparoscopic procedures due to the gas used during the surgery irritating the diaphragm, which can refer pain to the shoulder. It is not necessarily a sign of a complication and does not always need to be reported.

A Patient Is Scheduled to Undergo a Laparoscopic Procedure