When removing a soft contact lens, the nurse finds that it is ...

[madam-professor]

When removing a soft contact lens, the nurse finds that it is sticking together. What should the nurse do next?
 
  a. Rub the lens briskly.
  b. Soak the lens in saline.
  c. Place cleansing solution on the lens.
  d. Pry the lens apart with the fingertips.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a wound healing by primary intention that has little to no drainage. Which dressing is most appropriate for this type of wound?
 
  a. Moist-to-dry dressing
  b. Hydrocolloid dressing
  c. Dry dressing
  d. Hydrogel dressing

[pangili4]

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

C
Dry dressings are used for wound healing by primary intention with little drainage. These dressings protect the wound from injury, prevent the introduction of bacteria, reduce discomfort, and speed healing. The primary purpose of moist-to-dry dressings is to mechanically debride a wound. Hydrocolloid dressings provide a moist environment for wound healing while facilitating softening and subsequent removal of wound debris. Hydrogel dressings (e.g., Curasol, IntraSite Gel, Vigilon) have a high moisture content (95), causing them to swell and retain fluid. They are useful over clean, moist, or macerated tissues.

[madam-professor]

Thank you!

[pangili4]

Always glad to help...