The nurse decides that assistive personnel can provide care to a patient with contact lenses when the assistive personnel states:
a. "If I am in a hurry, I will use tap water for rinsing the lenses."
b. "Gloves aren't necessary; the eye is a clean organ."
c. "I will check with the patient to see if the lenses are disposable."
d. "It is normal for contact lens wearers to have red, teary eyes."
C
Let the patient be a resource in the care of each device. Although it is the nurse's responsibility to ensure that patients do not damage their devices or injure themselves, patients familiar with their devices are likely to have an established routine and helpful tips. The replacement schedule is determined by the type of lenses the patient wears; the patient can provide that information. Tap water can contain microorganisms and may be absorbed into the lens, making it uncomfortable to wear. Clean, powder-free gloves are used to prevent the spread of microorganisms during care of contact lenses. Pain, tearing, discomfort, and redness can indicate conjunctivitis and should be referred to the patient's provider if symptoms persist.
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