The nurse is teaching a community education class on the prevention of eye injuries and caring for someone with an eye injury
What should be included in this presentation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Eye protection devices should be worn when participating in high-risk sports or occupations.
2. Most eye injuries are self-limited and do not require medical intervention.
3. Immediately flush the eye with copious amounts of water if a chemical splash occurs.
4. Loose, visible objects can be removed using a clean, moistened cotton-tipped swab.
5. If an object appears to penetrate the eye, gently remove it using sterile gauze and seek medical attention.
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Teaching related to eye injuries focuses on prevention and first-aid measures. Eye protection devices should be worn when participating in high-risk sports or occupations.
Rationale 2: Eye injuries can be serious and can cause loss of vision. Medical treatment should be obtained for all but minor injuries.
Rationale 3: Chemical burns to the eye require immediate washing of the eye for 15–25 minutes.
Rationale 4: Minor foreign bodies that are loose in the eye can be carefully removed.
Rationale 5: An object that has penetrated the eye should be stabilized and left in the eye. Emergency medical treatment is essential.
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