A patient has presented to the Emergency Department after splashing a chemical in the eyes. When managing the injury, which of the following should be included in the plan of care?
A) Wash the eyes with a hypertonic solution for at least 30 minutes.
B) Advise the patient to avoid blinking until after the eyes are irrigated.
C) Flush the eyes with water for 10 minutes.
D) Flush the eyes with a cool saline solution for a 10-minute period.
Ans: C
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