A construction worker complains of pain to both eyes after an extended period spent welding on a gas well. The light is bothering him and he rates the pain as a 10/10. He states that this occurred once before and was caused by the light of his welding tool. The primary assessment reveals no deficits and his vital signs are: pulse 80, respirations 14, blood pressure 132/68, and SpO₂ 98%. Although very painful, his vision is not compromised. Which of the following instructions indicate proper care of this patient?
A) "Why don't we flush the eyes with the sterile saline on the ambulance?"
B) "We will need to flush the eyes with bicarbonate to stop the burning."
C) "Applying direct pressure very gently to both eyes may provide pain relief."
D) "I do not think that we will need to provide supplemental oxygen."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q27: A construction worker has been shot with
Q28: A 3-year-old has stuck a crayon in
Q29: The function of the ocular lens is
Q30: Which of the following is a general
Q31: A conscious and alert 32-year-old was assaulted
Q33: A young male patient has been involved
Q34: A 23-year-old male struck his face on
Q35: A patient with hyphema would exhibit:
A) deformity
Q36: A patient with a maxillary fracture would
Q37: A 22-year-old male attempted to hang himself
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents