NCLEX-RN

Category - Physiological

A client who had a cataract extraction 6 hours ago complains of severe eye pain and nausea. The nurse’s initial action is to:
  1. Notify the physician
  2. Inform the client that this is an expected occurrence
  3. Turn the client on his operative site
  4. Administer pain medications, as ordered
Explanation
Answer -A - Severe pain over the operative site and nausea after cataract extraction suggest an increasing intraocular pressure. The nurse should first notify the physician.
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