Question

A nurse is reviewing the plan of care developed by a nursing student for a client scheduled for keratoplasty. The nurse discusses the plan with the student if which incorrect intervention is listed in the plan?

A. Administering eye drops as prescribed.
B. Applying a pressure dressing over the eye.
C. Monitoring for signs of infection.
D. Encouraging the client to cough and deep breathe.

Answer 1

The incorrect postoperative intervention for a keratoplasty patient is Encouraging the client to cough and deep breathe.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option D) Encouraging the client to cough and deep breathe is an incorrect intervention in the context of keratoplasty. Coughing and deep breathing exercises are typically recommended after procedures involving the chest or respiratory system to prevent complications such as pneumonia. In the case of keratoplasty, these exercises are not directly related to the procedure or the eye, and therefore, they are not necessary in this context. The nurse should discuss this incorrect intervention with the nursing student and provide guidance on appropriate care for the client undergoing keratoplasty.