The nurse is preparing a postoperative cataract surgery patient for discharge from the ambulatory surgical center. In reviewing the discharge instructions, the nurse instructs the patient to immediately call the office if he experiences:
A) Slight morning discharge from the eye
B) Mild redness of the eye
C) Scratchy feeling in the eye
D) New floater in vision
Ans: D
Feedback: Cataract surgery increases the risk of retinal detachment and the patient must be instructed to notify the surgeon if new floaters in vision, flashing lights, decrease in vision, pain, or an increase in redness occurs. Slight morning discharge, some redness, and a scratchy feeling may be expected for a few days after surgery.
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