A school-age child is seen in the clinic after a fragment from a glass bottle flew into the eye. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do?

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A foreign object in the eye is considered an emergency and should be referred immediately to an ophthalmologist for removal and treatment to prevent further damage to the eye. As primary care pediatric nurse practitioners do not have the proper equipment or training for eye surgery, it is crucial to refer to a specialist.

A School-Age Child Is Seen in the Clinic After a Fragment