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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a retinal detachment who is scheduled for a scleral buckling procedure. The nurse should:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Eye drops (e.g., mydriatics) are often ordered pre-scleral buckling to dilate the pupil or reduce pressure. Flat positioning, fluid restriction, and breathing exercises are not standard.