The charge nurse observes a newly hired nurse caring for a client who has just arrived in the postanaesthesia care unit after having right cataract removal and an intraocular lens implant. Which of the following interventions requires that the charge nurseintervene?
A)The nurse leaves the eye shield in place.
B)The nurse encourages the client to cough.
C)The nurse elevates the client's head to 45 degrees.
D)The nurse applies corticosteroid drops to the right eye.

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Because coughing will increase intraocular pressure, clients are generally taught to avoid coughing during the acute postoperative time. The other actions are appropriate for a client after having this surgery.

The Charge Nurse Observes a Newly Hired Nurse Caring for a Client