What is the recommended precaution for a client recovering from retinal surgery?

Avoiding bending down is crucial for a client recovering from retinal surgery because this position can increase intraocular pressure and potentially compromise the surgical repair. During the recovery phase, maintaining stable pressure within the eye is important to promote healing and prevent complications such as retinal detachment. Bending down can lead to strain on the eye, which is particularly sensitive after such a procedure.

While other precautions like using eye drops may be relevant for managing symptoms or preventing infection, and avoiding bright lights might help with comfort, neither of these directly addresses the risk associated with physical positioning after surgery. Avoiding any physical activity is also related, but the specific focus on bending down addresses the most immediate concern regarding intraocular pressure.