A patient who has had surgery this morning for cataracts is now going home. What should the nurse include when providing discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sleep on the affected side.
b. Use stool softeners.
c. Avoid bending over.
d. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 lb.
e. Do not wear an eye shield at night.
B, C, D
After cataract surgery, the patient should sleep on the unaffected side with the eye shield in place. He or she should avoid heavy lifting and use stool softeners to prevent straining.
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