A nurse is to provide a warm compress for a client with draining eyes. Which should the nurse do when using the compress for the eye?
A) Use sterile dressings.
B) Rinse compress thoroughly every 2 minutes.
C) Use a lukewarm water compress.
D) Wear sterile gloves at the start of the procedure.
C
Feedback:
The nurse should use a lukewarm water compress for the eye. The compresses should not be sent for sterilization; they should be discarded after use. The nurse should use a new compress for each eye and not rinse the compress before using it for the next eye. The nurse should put on clean gloves before applying compresses to each eye.
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