A child splashes a strong cleaning chemical into one eye. The child has severe pain and keeps the eye tightly closed. What should the nurse do immediately?
Correct answer: B. Irrigate the eye continuously with clean running water
- A. Apply an eye pad and arrange review later
- B. Irrigate the eye continuously with clean running water
- C. Instil antibiotic drops before washing the eye
- D. Neutralise the chemical with another household solution
Explanation
Immediate, prolonged irrigation dilutes and removes the chemical, limiting tissue damage. The eye should not be patched or chemically neutralised, and delaying irrigation for medication increases the injury.
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