The nurse delegates soft contact lens care to a UAP. Which action by the UAP requires the nurse to intervene?
A. Placing the client in semi-Fowler's position.
B. Placing the client's removed disposable lenses in the trash.
C. Placing the gloved thumb and forefinger directly on the soft lens on top of the eyeball.
D. Placing the gloved thumb on the client's lower eyelid and gloved index finger on the client's upper lid, pressing lightly on the eyeball.
Answer: D
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