A patient is brought to the emergency department having had a rock chip embedded in the right eye.What should be the nurse's initial action?

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Covering both eyes helps to prevent movement of the injured eye, which can reduce further injury. The uninjured eye moves in conjunction with the injured eye, so covering both eyes helps to keep the injured eye as still as possible until it can be properly treated by a healthcare professional.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department Having Had