The patient who has had surgery this morning for cataracts is now going home. Discharge instructions include that the patient should (select all that apply):
1. sleep on the operated side.
2. use stool softeners.
3. avoid bending over.
4. not lift anything heavier than 5 pounds.
5. not wear an eye shield at night.
2, 3, 4
The postcataract surgery patient should sleep on the unoperated side with the eye shield in place, avoid heavy lifting, and use stool softeners to prevent straining.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1177
OBJ: 4 TOP: Discharge Instructions for Cataract Surgery
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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