A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department After Exposure to a Toxic

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient comes to the emergency department after exposure to a toxic chemical spill.Which action indicates that the nurse accurately understands proper management of this patient?

• A) Disinfecting contact lenses before reinserting them.
• B) Irrigating the patient's eyes for 5 to 7 minutes with water.
• C) Using tongs to handle removed clothing.
• D) Placing the clothing in a metal receptacle for disposal.

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