Question

select all that apply
what patient directions should be given after the surgery?
☐ tell your doctor if you have diabetes
☐ call the office if you see any signs of infection
☐ stay warm on the way to the hospital
☐ do not allow family or friends to touch the wound
☐ wash your hands before and after caring for the wound

Explanation:

• "Tell your doctor if you have diabetes": Diabetes can affect post - surgical recovery, so informing the doctor is important.
• "Call the office if you see any signs of infection": Infections after surgery are a serious concern and need prompt reporting.
• "Stay warm on the way to the hospital": Maintaining body temperature is important for recovery and overall health post - surgery.
• "Do not allow family or friends to touch the wound": To prevent infection from external contaminants.
• "Wash your hands before and after caring for the wound": Handwashing is a key measure to prevent wound infection.

Answer:

• $\square$ Tell your doctor if you have diabetes (checked)
• $\square$ Call the office if you see any signs of infection (checked)
• $\square$ Stay warm on the way to the hospital (checked)
• $\square$ Do not allow family or friends to touch the wound (checked)
• $\square$ Wash your hands before and after caring for the wound (checked)