A nurse is reinforcing postoperative education to a client who has just had a procedure 2 days ago. Which of the following postoperative education topics should be included?

A. Medication regimen, continuing medication, and new medications: Comprehensive education must cover the safe administration of all drugs to prevent errors or adverse interactions during the transition to home. The client needs to understand which preoperative medications to resume and the specific indications for new postoperative prescriptions. Clear instructions ensure therapeutic compliance and pharmacological safety. B. Resumption of preoperative lifestyle behaviors: Clients often require specific restrictions regarding physical activity, diet, or driving until surgical healing is complete. Encouraging an immediate return to all preoperative behaviors may lead to injury or surgical site complications. Education should focus on a gradual and safe progression of activity as directed by the surgeon. C. Inform the client that loss of appetite after surgery is normal and will go away in a week or two.: While a temporary decrease in appetite can occur, prolonged anorexia can lead to malnutrition and delayed wound healing. The nurse should encourage small, nutrient-dense meals to provide the protein and calories necessary for tissue repair. Dismissing a lack of appetite for weeks ignores the client's nutritional needs. D. Inform the client that their employer will let them know when they are to return to work.: The decision to return to work is a clinical determination made by the healthcare provider based on the client's recovery progress. Employers do not have the medical authority to clear a patient for occupational duties following a surgical procedure. The nurse should facilitate communication between the provider and the client.