What is the nursing assistant's responsibility regarding patients' eyeglasses?
A. Send them to the optician when they need to be cleaned.
B. Be sure that the prescription is correct for the patient's eyes.
C. Keep them clean and within easy reach of the patient.
D. Label them with the patient's name and room number.
Answer: C
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