Posted: November 1st, 2017

The client is being discharged from the ambulatory care unit following cataract removal. The nurse provides instructions regarding home care. Which of the following, if stated by the client, indicates an understanding of the instructions?

The client is being discharged from the ambulatory care unit following cataract removal. The nurse provides instructions regarding home care. Which of the following, if stated by the client, indicates an understanding of the instructions?

1. “I will take Aspirin if I have any discomfort.”
2. “I will sleep on the side that I was operated on.”
3. “I will wear my eye shield at night and my glasses during the day.”
4. “I will not lift anything if it weighs more that 10 pounds.”