The LPN is caring for a patient who is recovering from cataract surgery. Which of these statements, made by the patient, requires clarification from the nurse?

A “I know it’s normal for my eyes to feel irritated or itchy after surgery, so I will use my Visine® eyedrops as needed.”

explanation

Prescription, not over-the-counter eyedrops, should be used after cataract surgery. The other statements are all true.

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