A client has been diagnosed with cataracts of both eyes. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate for this client?
A) Corrective lenses for the cataracts
B) Two procedures, separated by a few weeks, to remove the cataracts
C) One procedure to remove both cataracts at the same time
D) Eye drops to treat the cataracts
Answer: B
Surgery is the only treatment for cataracts. The client will have one cataract removed, and then, in a few weeks, the other cataract will be removed. Cataracts cannot be treated with eye drops or corrective lenses.
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