What is the most significant nursing intervention to prevent increasing intraocular pressure when caring for a child who has just returned from cataract eye surgery?
A) Monitor for hypertension, which is a symptom of increased intraocular pressure.
B) Prevent coughing and vomiting.
C) Lower the head of the bed slightly and place the eye in a dependent position.
D) Avoid use of steroids after the surgery.
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