Question

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following cataract surgery and has an intraocular lens implant. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

a) "I will need to avoid any eye movement for a week."
b) "I should expect some color distortion initially."
c) "I can resume my normal exercise routine immediately."
d) "I will use an eye patch at night to protect my vision."

Answer 1

The client's understanding of the teaching is indicated by the statement 'I should expect some color distortion initially.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the question is b) 'I should expect some color distortion initially.'

This statement indicates that the client understands the teaching. Following cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant, it is common for patients to experience color distortion initially. This happens because the new lens may affect the way colors are perceived. However, over time, the brain adjusts to the change and the color distortion typically improves.