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Title: A 10-year-old patient is talking to the nurse about wanting to try contact lenses instead of wearing ... Post by: chiz on Feb 6, 2018 A 10-year-old patient is talking to the nurse about wanting to try contact lenses instead of wearing glasses. She states that the other children at her school call her four-eyes. Contact lenses should be prescribed for a child who is:
a. At least 12 years of age. b. Able to read all the written information and instructions. c. Able to independently care for the lenses in a responsible manner. d. Confident that she really wants contact lenses. Title: A 10-year-old patient is talking to the nurse about wanting to try contact lenses instead of wearing ... Post by: AZamora on Feb 6, 2018 ANS: C
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. |