A 39-year-old female experienced a severe closed head injury. She is unconscious with her eyes slightly open; her pupils are bilaterally dilated and slow to react. In addition to managing problems with airway, breathing, and circulation, you should:
A. secure her eyes open so you can reassess her pupils.
B. inspect her eyes and gently remove impaled objects.
C. irrigate her eyes with water to prevent mucosal drying
D. close her eyes and cover them with a moist dressing.
Answer: D. close her eyes and cover them with a moist dressing.
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