Question

A 72-year-old patient with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has just had photodynamic therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates that the discharge teaching has been effective?

a. "I will need to use bright lights to read for at least the next week."
b. "I will use drops to keep my pupils dilated until my appointment."
c. "I will not use facial lotions near my eyes during the recovery period."
d. "I will cover up with long-sleeved shirts and pants for the next 5 days."

Answer 1

The correct statement by the patient is to not use facial lotions near the eyes during the recovery period.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement by the patient that indicates effective discharge teaching is:

c. "I will not use facial lotions near my eyes during the recovery period."

The reason this statement is correct is that after photodynamic therapy, the patient's skin near the eyes may be sensitive and using facial lotions can potentially irritate the area. Therefore, it is important for the patient to avoid using facial lotions near the eyes during the recovery period to prevent any complications.