The nurse would consider that discharge teaching for a client after cataract surgery was not effective when the client states "I will
A) avoid lifting more than 5 pounds for a while."
B) only experience mild pain."
C) sleep on the side they operated on."
D) wear my eye shield to protect my eye."

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The postsurgical cataract client should wear eye shields, avoid lifting more than 5 pounds until cleared by the ophthalmologist, and should only experience mild pain, for which acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be effective. These clients should avoid sleeping on the operated side.

The Nurse Would Consider That Discharge Teaching for a Client