An elderly patient with a mobility disorder is being discharged after having a cataract removed as an outpatient. The nurse should assess this patient for which of the following?

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As an outpatient, the patient will have to be able to administer eye drops post-procedure to prevent infection or complications. This is especially important for elderly patients with mobility disorders as they may have difficulty returning to the hospital for follow-up care. The ability to read discharge instructions and ambulate may also be important, but they are not as critical as being able to administer the eye drops. The ability to drive is not relevant in this case because the patient should not be driving after having eye surgery.

An Elderly Patient with a Mobility Disorder Is Being Discharged