A patient is scheduled for enucleation and the nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about postoperative care. What aspects of care should the nurse describe to the patient? Select all that apply
A) Application of topical antibiotic ointment
B) Maintenance of a supine position for the first 48 hours postoperative
C) Fluid restriction to prevent orbital edema
D) Administration of loop diuretics to prevent orbital edema
E) Use of an ocular pressure dressing
Ans: A, E
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Patients who undergo eye removal need to know that they will usually have a large ocular pressure dressing, which is typically removed after a week, and that an ophthalmic topical antibiotic ointment is applied in the socket three times daily. Fluid restriction, supine positioning, and diuretics are not indicated.
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