Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
An older adult client arrives at the outpatient eye surgery clinic for a right cataract extraction and lens implant. During the immediate postoperative period, which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
An eye shield is crucial to protect the operated eye from accidental injury during sleep, preventing rubbing and potential complications. Deep breathing and coughing can increase intraocular pressure, teaching medication administration is not an immediate priority, and frequent vital sign monitoring is excessive for cataract surgery.