A man grinding metal took his safety goggles off and was struck in the face with a shower of tiny metal fragments. He now complains of pain and visual disturbance in his right eye. When assessing the eye, you note that the globe is red, with several pieces of metal embedded in the tissue. Proper care of this patient would include:
A) Covering the affected eye and applying a cold pack over it
B) Attempting removal of the metal with a sterile swab
C) Covering both eyes with a bandage
D) Flushing the eye with a sterile saline solution
C) Covering both eyes with a bandage
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