When removing a soft contact lens,the nurse finds that it is sticking together.The nurse first should:

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If the lens edges stick together,place the lens in the palm and soak thoroughly in saline.
If the lens edges stick together,place the lens in the palm and soak thoroughly in saline; gently roll back and forth with index finger.Brisk rubbing may damage lens.Placing in cleansing solution would be the next step if this was unsuccessful in restoring the shape of the lens.Prying the lens apart could damage it.

When Removing a Soft Contact Lens,the Nurse Finds That It