When a person has experienced a chemical exposure or burn to the conjunctiva or cornea, which action should be taken immediately?

a. Apply an eye patch to the affected eye.
b. Administer fluorescein drops to the affected eye.
c. Perform lavage on the eye with tap water.
d. Neutralize the chemical.


C
Priority care for the chemical exposure or burn to the conjunctiva or cornea requires immediate lavage on the eye with tap water. Injury to the eye requires immediate attention by an ophthalmologist.

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