A patient, scheduled for outpatient surgery, asks the nurse why he will not be admitted to the hospital for the surgery. Which of the following can the nurse explain as an advantage of having outpatient surgery?
A) reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections
B) ability to use home care for post-operative care in the home
C) reduced use of postoperative medications
D) inadequate staffing on the surgical care areas
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