The nurse providing normal postoperative care to a client who underwent laser trabeculoplasty as part of glaucoma management would
a. give food and fluids immediately on arrival.
b. instruct the client to lie on the operative side.
c. maintain an eye patch and plastic shield in place.
d. tell the client to expect eye pain and nausea.
C
When the client returns from the operating room, the eye is covered with a patch and a metal or plastic shield for protection. The nurse instructs the client not to lie on the operative side to avoid pressure on the surgical site. When the effects of perioperative sedation have diminished, the client may walk and eat as desired.
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