The nurse should include the
following instructions while performing preoperative teaching for an older
adult client who will be undergoing surgery to remove a cataract removed:
1. “A cataract is an opacity of
the lens, which may be as a result of aging, sunlight, or trauma.”
2. “A number of different types
of eye drops would have to be taken several times a day for up to 4 weeks after
the surgery.”
3. “A medication will be administered
to help you relax. You will also receive some different eye drops to dilate
your pupils and paralyze the lens."
4. "You are required to bring
sunglasses with you on the day of your surgery."
5. "Please, may I request you to show me how to put these natural tear
drops in your eyes?"
