What is the most significant nursing intervention to prevent increasing intraocular pressure when caring for a child who has just returned from cataract eye surgery?
a. Monitor for hypertension, which is a symptom of increased intraocular pressure.
b. Prevent coughing and vomiting.
c. Lower the head of the bed slightly and place the eye in a dependent position.
d. Avoid use of steroids after the surgery.
B
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A Hypertension is not a symptom of increased intraocular pressure.
B Preventing coughing, straining, vomiting, and touching the operative site are all
measures directed toward avoiding increased intraocular pressure.
C The head of the bed should be raised slightly and the eye placed in a position that
is not dependent to prevent increasing intraocular pressure.
D Steroids, antibiotics, and mydriatics may be used after the surgery.
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