A 10-year-old patient is talking to the nurse about wanting to try contact lenses instead of wearing glasses. She states that the other children at her school call her "four-eyes." Contact lenses should be prescribed for a child who is
a. At least 12 years of age
b. Able to read all the written information and instructions
c. Able to independently care for the lenses in a responsible manner
d. Confident that she really wants contact lenses
C
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A Chronologic age is not the major determinant. A responsible 10-year-old child
might be permitted to wear contact lenses.
B The ability to read does not indicate understanding of the instructions.
C The child must be able to care for the lenses independently. Serious eye damage
can occur with irresponsible use of contact lenses.
D Confidence and "wanting" do not equal responsibility.
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