An unconscious patient is admitted to the emergency department with multiple injuries following a motorcycle accident. While assessing the pupillary reflexes, the nurse notes the presence of contact lenses. Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Remove the contact lenses from the eyes.
B) Call the doctor to evaluate the patient's eyes.
C) Determine what lens type is present in the eyes.
D) Apply artificial tears to lubricate the eyes.
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