Which topic will the nurse teach after a patient has had outpatient cataract surgery and lens implantation?
a. Use of oral opioids for pain control
b. Administration of corticosteroid eye drops
c. Importance of coughing and deep breathing exercises
d. Need for bed rest for the first 1 to 2 days after the surgery
ANS: B
Antibiotic and corticosteroid eye drops are commonly prescribed after cataract surgery. The patient should be able to administer them using safe technique. Pain is not expected after cataract surgery and opioids will not be needed. Coughing and deep breathing exercises are not needed because a general anesthetic agent is not used. There is no bed rest restriction after cataract surgery.
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