An older woman who has difficulty hearing is being discharged from day surgery following a cataract extraction and lens implantation. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement to help ensure the client's compliance with self-care?

The correct answer is choice A. Choice A rationale: Having the client vocalize the instructions provided ensures that they have understood the information correctly. This method allows the nurse to confirm comprehension and clarify any misunderstandings. Choice B rationale: Providing written instructions for eye drop administration is helpful but does not ensure that the client understands the instructions. It is a good supplementary measure but should not be the sole method of communication. Choice C rationale: Speaking clearly and facing the client for lip reading is important, especially for clients with hearing impairments. However, it does not guarantee that the client has understood the instructions. Choice D rationale: Ensuring that someone will stay with the client for 24 hours is a good safety measure but does not directly address the client’s understanding of the discharge instructions.