The nurse is teaching a client about home care after cataract surgery. Which statement indicates that the client requires further teaching?
a. "I am glad that I don't need an eye patch after the surgery."
b. "I will try a cool compress to decrease the swelling around the operated eye."
c. "Dark sunglasses will be necessary when I am in the sun."
d. "Pain, nausea, and vomiting are normal after this surgery."
D
Eye pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting is an indication of increased intraocular pressure and/or hemorrhage. This is an emergent situation and the surgeon must be contacted by the client. The other responses are correct. The client will not need an eye patch, cool compresses will decrease the slight swelling, and dark glasses are necessary outdoors until the pupil responds to sunlight.
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