The client who has just had cataract extraction surgery suddenly complains of sharp pain in the eye. The nurse responds by:
A)
administering pain medication.
B)
notifying the physician.
C)
placing an ice pack over the eye.
D)
removing the dressing to examine the eye.
B
Explanation:
A)
The pain could be secondary to a surgical complication and must be assessed by the physician.
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B)
The pain could be secondary to a surgical complication and must be assessed by the physician.
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C)
The pain could be secondary to a surgical complication and must be assessed by the physician.
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D)
The pain could be secondary to a surgical complication and must be assessed by the physician.
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