The nurse is teaching a patient to care for her new ocular prosthesis. What should the nurse emphasize during the patient's health education?
A) The need to limit exposure to bright light
B) The need to maintain a low Fowler's position when removing the prosthesis
C) The need to perform thorough hand hygiene before handling the prosthesis
D) The need to apply antiviral ointment to the prosthesis daily
Ans: C
Feedback:
Proper hand hygiene must be observed before inserting and removing an ocular prosthesis. There is no need for a low Fowler's position or for limiting light exposure. Antiviral ointments are not routinely used.
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