The nurse is evaluating the outcome "Client describes surgical procedures and postoperative treatment" and determines that the client has not achieved this outcome.The nurse should:

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When the client has little or no understanding about the surgery,the health care provider will need to be notified to reinform the client.If the client does not understand the surgical procedure,the client would not be giving informed consent.It is the surgeon's responsibility to explain the procedure and obtain the informed consent.The nurse can augment the health care provider's explanations,but it is the health care provider's responsibility to teach the client about the procedure.This teaching includes the need for the procedure,steps involved,risks,expected results,and alternative treatments.

The Nurse Is Evaluating the Outcome "Client Describes Surgical Procedures