The nurse is teaching a patient about contact lens care. The patient has plastic lenses, so the nurse instructs the patient to
a. Use tap water to clean lenses.
b. Keep the lenses is a cool dry place when not being used.
c. Reuse storage solution for up to a week.
d. Wash and rinse lens storage case daily.
ANS: D
Thoroughly wash and rinse lens storage case on a daily basis. Clean periodically with soap or liquid detergent, rinse thoroughly with warm water, and air dry. Do not use tap water to clean lenses because tap water is not sterile and can introduce microorganisms. Lenses should be kept moist or wet when not worn. Use fresh solution daily when storing and disinfecting lenses.
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