The nurse is assessing the presence or absence of contact lenses in an unconscious client. Which of the following directions should the nurse shine a pen light?
A)Parallel to the eye
B)At a 90-degree angle to the eye
C)Obliquely into the eye
D)Toward the centre of the nasal bridge

Question

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The nurse must know whether the client has contact lenses in and assesses the eye by shining a light obliquely on the eyeball to help the nurse visualize a contact lens.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Presence or Absence of Contact