A Patient with a Right Retinal Detachment Had a Pneumatic

question 29

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

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