A patient tells a nurse that he always uses boric acid solution to wash out his eyes. What would the nurse teach the patient?
A) "Boric acid should not be used; it is toxic when absorbed."
B) "Good work! Continue with your cleansing routine."
C) "Why in the world would you do such a thing?"
D) "Maybe you should try something a little stronger."
A
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