A client has hard contact lenses. What should the nurse do to assist the client in the care of the lenses?
1. Pinch the lenses out of the client's eyes to remove.
2. Remove both of the client's lenses before storing in the appropriate storage cup.
3. Document when the lenses need to be removed and cleaned every 2 weeks.
4. Ask the client how many hours the lenses are worn each day.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Hard contact lenses are not removed by pinching.
Rationale 2: The nurse should remove one lens at a time and store in the appropriate storage cup.
Rationale 3: Hard contact lenses should be removed and cleaned every day, not every 2 weeks.
Rationale 4: Hard contact lenses should only be worn for 12 to 14 hours.
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