A patient is scheduled for photodynamic therapy to treat wet age-related macular degeneration. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
1. Wear comfortable shoes for this procedure.
2. Wear a shirt with short sleeves for easy IV placement access.
3. Bring gloves to wear home.
4. Plan to wear regular glasses home after the procedure.
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Rationale 1: Comfort is not a significant factor in choosing which shoes to wear to this procedure.
Rationale 2: The patient should not wear short sleeves.
Rationale 3: The patient should wear clothing that totally covers the skin, including gloves to cover the hands.
Rationale 4: The patient should plan to wear sunglasses.
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