A 75-Year-Old Is to Be Discharged from the Ambulatory Surgical

A 75-year-old is to be discharged from the ambulatory surgical unit following left eye surgery. The patient tells the nurse, "I do not know if I can take care of myself with this patch over my eye." The most appropriate nursing action is to

A) refer the patient for home health care services.
B) discuss the specific concerns regarding self-care.
C) give the patient written instructions regarding care.
D) assess the patient's support system for care at home.

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