The nurse would consider that discharge teaching for a client after cataract surgery was not effective when the client states "I will
a. avoid lifting more than 5 pounds for a while."
b. only experience mild pain."
c. sleep on the side they operated on."
d. wear my eye shield to protect my eye."
C
The postsurgical cataract client should wear eye shields, avoid lifting more than 5 pounds until cleared by the ophthalmologist, and should only experience mild pain, for which acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be effective. These clients should avoid sleeping on the operated side.
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