The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient being prepared for emergency intervention for a detached retina. If the nurse asks the patient about the ability to maintain a reclining position for 16 hours, which procedure is planned for this patient?

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Pneumatic retinopexy is a procedure used to repair certain types of retinal detachments. It involves injecting a gas bubble into the vitreous cavity of the eye. The patient is then required to maintain a specific head position, often reclining, for several hours to days. This position allows the gas bubble to press against the detachment, helping to reattach the retina. The requirement to maintain a reclining position for 16 hours is consistent with the post-procedure care for pneumatic retinopexy.

The Nurse Is Assisting with the Care of a Patient