A 32-year-old construction worker has suffered a penetrating wound to his right eye. The best intervention for anyone to perform at the scene while waiting to be transported to the hospital is to
a. gently remove the object.
b. wipe away the blood and tears.
c. cover both eyes with a paper cup and tape.
d. do nothing; rush to the hospital.
C
Immediately after a penetrating wound injury, both eyes should be covered while transporting the patient to the hospital because both eyes work in synchrony. A Styrofoam cup provides adequate coverage and is readily available.
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