The charge nurse observes a newly hired nurse performing all the following interventions for a patient who has just undergone right cataract removal and an intraocular lens implant. Which one requires that the charge nurse intervene?
a. The nurse leaves the eye shield in place.
b. The nurse encourages the patient to cough.
c. The nurse elevates the patient's head to 45 degrees.
d. The nurse applies corticosteroid drops to the right eye.
ANS: B
Because coughing will increase intraocular pressure, patients are generally taught to avoid coughing during the acute postoperative time. The other actions are appropriate for a patient after having this surgery.
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