A Patient with a Right Retinal Detachment Had a Pneumatic

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with a right retinal detachment had a pneumatic retinopexy procedure.Which information will be included in the discharge teaching plan?

• A) The purpose of maintaining the head in a prescribed position
• B) The use of eye patches to reduce movement of the operative eye
• C) The need to wear dark glasses to protect the eyes from bright light
• D) The procedure for dressing changes when the eye dressing is saturated

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