A nurse is providing teaching to a client following surgery to repair a detached retina of the left eye. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Clients should avoid lifting heavy objects (generally more than 5 pounds) following retinal detachment repair, as this increases intraocular pressure and could disrupt the reattachment of the retina. B. Taking a stool softener daily helps prevent straining during bowel movements, which can increase intraocular pressure and risk retinal re-detachment. Preventing Valsalva maneuvers is a key postoperative teaching point. C. Reading does not significantly increase intraocular pressure and can generally be resumed once the client is comfortable, unless the provider instructs otherwise. Avoiding reading is not necessary for retinal healing. D. Bending at the waist increases pressure in the eye, which could compromise surgical outcomes. Clients should instead bend at the knees or ask for assistance.