A Patient Is Prepared for Discharge Following Outpatient Cataract Surgery

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient is prepared for discharge following outpatient cataract surgery.To evaluate whether the patient understands the postoperative regimen and procedures,what should the nurse ask the patient to do?

• A) Rate his pain on a scale of 0 to 10.
• B) Explain the purpose of the prescribed medication.
• C) Describe how well he can see with the operative eye.
• D) Indicate who will be caring for him at home for the first 24 hours.

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