Mr.Teehan,77,needs to undergo cataract removal.He tells his nurse that he prefers not to be in the hospital because of all the infections reported in the newspaper.How should the nurse address this concern?

A) This is usually an outpatient procedure with community-based follow-up.
B) The surgery will prevent blindness and it is a necessary procedure.
C) The surgery requires only an overnight stay in hospital.
D) There are now medications to take for cataracts and you may not require surgery.

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Dawson Davis · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The nurse should address Mr.Teehan's concern by informing him that cataract removal is usually an outpatient procedure with community-based follow-up. This indicates that he will not need to stay in the hospital for an extended period and there is less likelihood of being exposed to infections that he is worried about. Additionally, it also shows that the procedure is routine and not complicated, which might make Mr.Teehan feel more at ease.

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