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. 1992 Oct;1(4):203-23.

Client education in the ambulatory surgery setting

  • PMID: 1301883

Client education in the ambulatory surgery setting

S G Lea et al. Semin Perioper Nurs. 1992 Oct.

Abstract

The recent increase in the number of clients having ambulatory surgery has had an enormous impact on how nurses provide client education. This article discusses the purpose of client education, provides examples of teaching strategies used in the ambulatory surgery setting, and describes the benefits of postoperative follow-up calls. Examples of preoperative and discharge instruction forms are provided.

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