A patient has just returned from surgery for removal of a cataract. Which nursing interventions are indicated?. Select all that apply.

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After cataract surgery, the patient should be positioned with the head of the bed elevated to reduce intraocular pressure (A). The patient should not lie on the affected side to avoid pressure on the operated eye (B is incorrect). The operative eye should be assessed for drainage to monitor for complications (C). Keeping the eye patch in place protects the eye and aids in healing (D). Monitoring the patient's pain level is important to manage discomfort and detect complications (E).

A Patient Has Just Returned from Surgery for Removal of a Cataract