During an assessment, the nurse learns a client has soft contact lenses that have not been removed or cleaned for weeks. What should the nurse do?
1. Nothing, because these types of lenses can be worn for months.
2. Remove the client's lenses, wrap in tissue, and place in the bedside table.
3. Assist the client to remove and clean the contacts.
4. Ask the physician for ophthalmology consult because the client will need help removing the lenses.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This type of lens should not be worn for more than 30 days.
Rationale 2: The lenses should not be wrapped in tissue because this will cause the lenses to dry out and not be able to be worn or used.
Rationale 3: Most eye specialists recommend that soft contact lenses be removed and cleaned every week. The nurse should assist the client to remove and clean the contacts.
Rationale 4: The client does not need ophthalmology consult. The nurse can help the client remove the lenses.
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