A 10-year-old patient is talking to the nurse about wanting to try contact lenses instead of wearing glasses.The child states that the other children at school call her "four-eyes." Contact lenses should be prescribed for a child who is

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The child must be able to care for the lenses independently.Serious eye damage can occur with irresponsible use of contact lenses.Chronologic age is not the major determinant.A responsible 10-year-old child might be permitted to wear contact lenses.The ability to read does not indicate understanding of the instructions.Confidence and "wanting" do not equal responsibility.

A 10-Year-Old Patient Is Talking to the Nurse About Wanting