Patients Presenting for Ophthalmic Surgery May Have Endured Chronic Progressive

Patients presenting for ophthalmic surgery may have endured chronic progressive impairment,or recent decrease,in visual acuity.Most patients are admitted through an ambulatory admission area adjacent to the surgical suite.Select an appropriate nursing action(s) when admitting the ophthalmic surgery patient.

A) Fully orient the patient to the physical surroundings.
B) Use detailed descriptions and reinforce them.
C) Approach the patient from the unaffected side to avoid startling the patient.
D) All of these interventions are appropriate for the ophthalmic surgery patient.