A Patient Is Prepared for Discharge Following Outpatient Cataract Surgery

Multiple Choice

A patient is prepared for discharge following outpatient cataract surgery. To evaluate whether the patient understands the postoperative regimen and procedures, the nurse asks the patient

A) to use the 0 to 10 pain scale to rate eye pain.
B) to demonstrate administration of eyedrops.
C) how good the vision is in the operative eye.
D) why staying on bed rest for 24 hours is needed.