A 72-year-old patient with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has just had photodynamic therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates that the discharge teaching has been effective?
a. "I will need to use bright lights to read for at least the next week."
b. "I will use drops to keep my pupils dilated until my appointment."
c. "I will not use facial lotions near my eyes during the recovery period."
d. "I will cover up with long-sleeved shirts and pants for the next 5 days."
ANS: D
The photosensitizing drug used for photodynamic therapy is activated by exposure to bright light and can cause burns in areas exposed to light for 5 days after the treatment. There are no restrictions on the use of facial lotions, medications to keep the pupils dilated would not be appropriate, and bright lights would increase the risk for damage caused by the treatment.
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