Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
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A client has accidentally splashed a toxic (although not caustic) substance in his right eye and the nurse must flush the eye. Which of the following steps are correct? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,C,D,E
Rationale
Correct eye irrigation includes syringe 0.5 inch above eye (B), flushing 5 minutes (C), holding eyelid open (D), and using a basin (E). Head down (A) is incorrect; tilt toward affected side.