A Patient Scheduled for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in 4 Days

A patient scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 4 days asks how pain can be controlled until the surgery. How should the nurse respond?

A) "You will feel better if you sit in a recliner and drink water and try not to eat anything. Do not eat any fat."
B) "You will feel better if you rest in bed and do not eat anything until the procedure. Drink only water and milk."
C) "You will feel better if you alternate lying on your back and lying on your abdomen. You may eat anything except fatty food."
D) "You will feel better if you walk as frequently as possible. You may drink coffee, but not soda."