When removing a soft contact lens, the nurse finds that it is sticking together. The nurse should first:
A. Rub the lens briskly
B. Soak the lens in saline
C. Place cleaning solution on the lens
D. Pry the lens apart with the fingertips
B
B. If the edges of the lens stick together, place the lens in the palm and soak thoroughly in saline; gently roll back and forth with index finger.
A. If the edges of the lens stick together, place the lens in the palm and soak thoroughly in saline; gently roll back and forth with index finger. Brisk rubbing may damage lens.
C. If the edges of the lens stick together, place the lens in the palm and soak thoroughly in saline; gently roll back and forth with index finger. Placing in cleaning solution is the next step if this is unsuccessful in restoring the shape of the lens.
D. If the edges of the lens stick together, place the lens in the palm and soak thoroughly in saline; gently roll back and forth with index finger. Prying the lens apart could damage it.
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