The nurse is admitting a client to the outpatient surgery unit who is scheduled for cataract extraction and implantation of an intraocular lens. Which of the following information has the most immediate implications for the client's care?
A)The client has not eaten anything for 8 hours.
B)The client takes three antihypertensive medications.
C)The client gets nauseated with general anaesthesia.
D)The client has had blurred vision for several years.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mydriatic medications used for pupil dilation are sympathetic nervous system stimulants and may increase heart rate and blood pressure. Using punctal occlusion when administering the mydriatic to minimize systemic effects and monitoring of blood pressure are indicated for this client. Clients are expected to be NPO for 6-8 hours before the surgical procedure. Blurred vision is an expected finding with cataracts. Cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation are done using local anaesthesia.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Outpatient Surgery