The nurse will teach the family and the child who is wearing contacts for the first time that care and cleaning directions must be followed explicitly. The reason for following the instructions exactly is mainly to prevent:
a. dirt and dust from getting into the eye
b. discomfort from itching and burning
c. complications such as corneal damage
d. redness of the eyes
C
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A Incorrect. The reason for following the instructions exactly with contacts is not to prevent dirt and dust from getting into the eye.
B Incorrect. The reason for following the instructions exactly with contacts is not to prevent discomfort from itching and burning.
C Correct. Following the instructions exactly with contacts is mainly to prevent complications such as corneal damage.
D Incorrect. The reason for following the instructions exactly with contacts is not to prevent redness of the eyes.
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