The male client complains that his artificial eye is uncomfortable. Which should the nurse implement after removing the prosthesis?
1. Check prosthesis for rough edges.
2. Store in dry container for 24 hours.
3. Rinse the artificial eye with alcohol.
4. Use a 10-ml syringe to irrigate orbit.
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1. After removing the client's prosthetic eye, the nurse examines the eye for rough edges and other damage that potentially leads to orbital erosion. Because of the close proximity to the brain, orbital erosion can lead to life-threatening complications. If the nurse discovers a flaw on the prosthesis, the nurse does not reinsert the eye and informs the client and the provider to have the prosthesis repaired.
2. If the nurse stores the prosthesis, the eye is stored in water or saline solution la-beled with the client's name.
3. The nurse avoids rinsing the prosthesis with alcohol because it is a drying agent and can damage the smooth exterior of the prosthesis.
4. The nurse avoids using a 10-ml syringe to irrigate the orbit because the syringe delivers the irrigant under pressure for debridement. The nurse avoids orbital de-bridement to prevent orbital erosion.
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