The morning of her scheduled cataract extraction and intraocular lens placement of the right eye,an older adult patient expresses concern that she will not remember her instructions for home care.Which statement is the best response to the patient's concern?
A)"Is your family going to be here while you're in surgery?"
B)"Are you anxious about the surgery?"
C)"I'll reinforce the important points."
D)"We will provide you with written instructions."

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Providing the patient with written instructions is a practical solution to her concern of forgetting her home care instructions. The written instructions can serve as a reminder for her and can be referred to as needed.

The Morning of Her Scheduled Cataract Extraction and Intraocular Lens