An 80-year-old woman has just undergone cataract surgery at an outpatient surgical center and is being prepared for discharge home. When providing relevant health education, the nurse should teach the patient to:
A) Expect significant pain for the next 24 to 48 hours
B) Irrigate her eye with normal saline solution every 4 to 6 hours
C) Remain on bed rest for the next 2 to 3 days, if possible
D) Avoid bending over for an extended period until the eye has healed
Question 2
A patient with a diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma is being prepared for discharge, and the nurse is performing relevant health education. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse emphasize?
A) The need to wear sunglasses or other forms of eye protection in all high-light situations
B) The need to maintain vigilant hygiene of the eyes and perform saline flushes regularly
C) The importance of adhering to life-long treatment because the disease cannot be cured
D) The importance of not rubbing or pressing the eyes while washing the periorbital region
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