A patient has been given instructions about a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which patient statement indicates further teaching is needed?

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgery for removing the gallbladder, which is an alternative to open cholecystectomy. The patient expressing gladness for not needing an open cholecystectomy does not indicate a need for further teaching, as it suggests a misunderstanding of the procedure they are undergoing. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is indeed intended to avoid the need for open cholecystectomy, making this statement incorrect in the context of indicating a need for further teaching.

A Patient Has Been Given Instructions About a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy