A client with a ventral hernia is scheduled for elective surgical repair. The client is concerned about postoperative pain management. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's preoperative education?

Choice A reason:

This statement is not accurate. While anesthesia is administered during surgery to prevent pain, clients typically experience postoperative pain as the anesthesia wears off.

Choice B reason:

This statement is correct. The nurse should inform the client that pain medications will be provided as needed to manage postoperative pain effectively.

Choice C reason:

Providing a prescription for over-the-counter pain relievers is not typical for postoperative pain management. Clients usually receive prescription pain medications after hernia surgery.

Choice D reason:

Requiring the client to tolerate the pain without any pain medication is not appropriate. Adequate pain management is essential for client comfort and recovery after surgery.

Choice A reason:

This statement is not accurate. Small incisions from laparoscopic hernia repair will heal, but they may leave small scars at the incision sites.

Choice B reason:

This statement is correct. Clients who undergo laparoscopic hernia repair may notice small scars at the incision sites, but these scars tend to fade over time.

Choice C reason:

While surgeons use special techniques to close laparoscopic incisions, it is unlikely that there will be no scars at all. Small scars are a normal outcome of this type of surgery.

Choice D reason:

Applying vitamin E oil to the incision sites may be helpful for some individuals, but it is not a guaranteed method to prevent scarring. Scarring is a natural part of the healing process after surgery.