You are discharging your patient home from day surgery after a general anesthetic. What instruction would you give the patient prior to the patient leaving the hospital?
A. Eat a large meal at home
B. The patient is not to drive a vehicle
C. Do not sign important papers for the first 12 hours after surgery
D. The patient should have a glass of brandy the first night home to help him or her sleep
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Most operations are performed because of a medical emergency.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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