The nurse is caring for a child recovering from surgery to correct strabismus. Which interventions should the nurse include when planning this child's care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Apply an eye patch.
B) Maintain on bed rest for 3 days.
C) Support for nausea and vomiting.
D) Provide pain medication as prescribed.
E) Apply antibiotic ointment as prescribed.
C, D, E
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After eye surgery for strabismus, the patient may experience nausea and vomiting and pain on eye movement. The patient will also be prescribed antibiotic ointment. An eye patch is not usually required. The child will not need to be on bed rest for 3 days.
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