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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Learning Module

Section Three: At the Hospital

​When you finish this section, you'll:

  • know what will happen at the hospital just before surgery
  • understand why good handwashing is important both in the hospital and at home
  • know what will happen after surgery:
    • understand why managing pain and nausea are important
    • know your role in managing pain and nausea
    • know why the exercises you have to do after surgery are important
    • know what you’ll be asked to eat and drink right after surgery
  • understand why good nutrition is important after surgery and when you go home
  • understand why you will be on a blood thinner after surgery​