The nurse would teach a male client ways to minimize the risk of infection after eye surgery.
Which of the following indicates the client needs further teaching?
A . “I will wash my hands before instilling eye medications.”
B . “I will wear sunglasses when going outside.”
C . “I will wear an eye patch for the first 3 postoperative days.”
D . “I will maintain the sterility of the eye medications.”
Answer: C
Explanation:
(A) Hand washing would be an important action designed to prevent transmission of pathogens from the hands to the eye.
(B) Wearing sunglasses when going outside will prevent airborne pathogens from entering the eye.
(C) Eye patches are most frequently ordered to be worn while the client sleeps or naps, not constantly for this length of time.
(D) Eye medications are sterile; clients need to be taught how to maintain this sterility.