When removing a soft contact lens, the nurse finds that it is sticking together. What should the nurse do next?
a. Rub the lens briskly.
b. Soak the lens in saline.
c. Place cleansing solution on the lens.
d. Pry the lens apart with the fingertips.
B
If the lens edges stick together, place the lens in the palm and soak thoroughly in saline; gently roll the lens back and forth with the index finger. If this is unsuccessful in restoring the shape of the lens, placing the lens in cleansing solution would be the next step. Brisk rubbing may damage the lens. Prying the lens apart could damage it.
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