Multiple Choice
A patient is scheduled for a right cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation at an ambulatory surgical center in 2 weeks. During the preoperative assessment of the patient in the physician's office, it is most important for the nurse to assess
A) the visual acuity of the patient's left eye.
B) for a white pupil in the patient's right eye.
C) how long that the patient has had the cataract.
D) for a history of reactions to general anesthetics.
Correct Answer:
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