While he was changing the battery on a truck, acid from the battery splashed into a 66-year-old man's right eye. The patient now complains of burning pain to his right eye and is having a hard time keeping it open. He is alert and oriented and has no problems with his airway, breathing, or circulation. Your next action would be to:
A) Cover both eyes and provide immediate and rapid transport
B) Rinse the eye with a mixture of sterile water and sodium bicarbonate
C) Place a cold pack to the eye and immediately transport the patient to the hospital
D) Irrigate the eye with water for a minimum of 20 minutes
D) Irrigate the eye with water for a minimum of 20 minutes
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