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    Ati 0926 med surg proctored exam

    A nurse at an outpatient surgery center is providing discharge teaching to a client and his spouse following surgical removal of a cataract. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. NSAIDs like ibuprofen increase the risk of bleeding after eye surgery. Acetaminophen is safer for postoperative discomfort unless otherwise prescribed. B. Following cataract surgery, the eye is sensitive to light. Wearing dark glasses helps protect the eye from bright sunlight and promotes comfort. C. Mild itching and a gritty sensation are expected during the healing process. Severe pain, sudden vision changes, or purulent drainage would be concerning. D. Creamy white drainage is a normal postoperative finding. Yellow or green purulent drainage, however, would indicate infection and should be reported.

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