The nurse is preparing to provide eye care for a comatose patient.The nurse realizes that comatose patients do not have natural protective mechanisms to protect the cornea.These protective mechanisms include:

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Comatose patients are unable to blink and therefore cannot protect their corneas from drying out. Additionally, they may not produce sufficient tears to lubricate the eyes. Squinting and dilation are not protective mechanisms for the cornea.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Provide Eye Care for a Comatose