The nurse has been caring for a patient who will be discharged home today. Patient has an open wound in his left thigh that has been treated under vacuum. He has advanced COPD and has been requiring oxygen to maintain his oxygen saturation. Patient has been undergoing intravenous antibiotic therapy with vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam for a wound infection and has no mobility in his left leg. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the discharge needs of this patient? Select all that apply.

Which patient is the nurse’s first priority?

The nurse is reviewing the chart of the patient who is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in one hour. Signed consent is found, as well as blood transfusion consent, anesthesia evaluation, blood type, and emergency contacts. The nurse asks the patient, “Do you have any questions about your upcoming gallbladder removal surgery?” The patient replies, “Gallbladder removal? I thought they were just taking out my gallstones. I’ll be glad to get rid of those.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?