The nurse plans to remove the prosthetic eye from an unconscious client. Which method does the nurse implement to remove the prosthesis safely?
1. Apply gentle suction to prosthesis and lift it out.
2. Retract lower lid and gently press on orbital ridge.
3. Push prosthesis up, grasp the sides, and pull it out.
4. Hook small finger under prosthesis and lift it out.
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2. The nurse removes the ocular prosthesis by retracting the lower eyelid and pressing on the orbital ridge. This applies pressure under the prosthesis and pushes it out of the orbit.
1. Wall suction is unsuitable for ocular prosthesis removal because it is difficult to apply to the prosthesis and because it tends to be too strong.
3 and 4. Pushing the prosthesis up into the orbit and hooking the finger under the prosthesis increases the risk of periorbital trauma.
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