A factory worker was splashed in the eyes with a strong acid chemical. He complains of intense pain and blurred vision. If you do not have sterile saline or water, you should:
A. irrigate both eyes continuously for 20 minutes with plain water.
B. neutralize the acid chemical in his eye with an alkaline chemical.
C. mix baking soda with water and irrigate his eyes with the solution.
D. flush both eyes with an alcohol-based solution and transport.
Answer: A. irrigate both eyes continuously for 20 minutes with plain water.
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