The PN is preparing a patient who has undergone cataract surgery on the right eye for discharge. Which of these statements indicates that the patient understands his or her post-surgical instructions?

A “I need to sleep on my left side.”

explanation

After cataract surgery, the patient should sleep on the unaffected side for 1–4 weeks with a night shield over the eye.

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