During the Preoperative Assessment of the Patient Scheduled for a Right

question 7

Multiple Choice

During the preoperative assessment of the patient scheduled for a right cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation,it is most important for the nurse to assess

• A) the visual acuity of the patient's left eye.
• B) how long the patient has had the cataract.
• C) for a white pupil in the patient's right eye.
• D) for a history of reactions to general anesthetics.

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