Which of these statements is TRUE about the care of a client who has an ocular prosthesis?
a. The eye socket should be cleansed before and after removal of the artificial eye.
b. The artificial eye is washed with soap and water, and then dried before reinsertion.
c. Removal of an artificial eye for daily cleansing is not always necessary.
d. Cover the eye socket with an eye pad while the artificial eye is being cleansed.
C
Some artificial eyes are permanently implanted in the eye socket, but others must be removed daily for cleaning.
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