An older adult client is having photocoagulation for macular degeneration. Which intervention should the nurse implement during the postprocedure care in the outpatient surgical unit?

Rationale: A. Apply bilateral eye patches while sleeping: Routine patching is not typically required after photocoagulation. This intervention may impair safety and independence unnecessarily, especially if only one eye was treated. B. Arrange food on the plate in clockwise order: This technique supports clients with total blindness, but photocoagulation for macular degeneration usually preserves peripheral vision. Clock-face plate arrangement may not be necessary for partial vision loss. C. Verbally identify self when entering the room: Clients with macular degeneration often lose central vision but retain peripheral vision. Verbal identification helps orient and reassure the client, supporting emotional comfort and safety in the postoperative period. D. Use a white board to communicate ideas: White boards require intact central vision for reading. Clients with macular degeneration may struggle to see text, so verbal communication is generally more effective and appropriate.