The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Scheduled for an Open

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for an open lung biopsy of the right apices.Which of the following patient statements indicates that teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.

A) "I know this is probably cancer."
B) "I know I will have a chest tube when I wake up."
C) "I should take all of my medications in the morning before coming in for the test."
D) "I can't eat or drink anything after midnight before the test."
E) "They will start an IV before the procedure to give me anesthesia and fluids."
F) "A tube will be passed down my throat to see into my lungs."