A patient is admitted to the emergency department with chemical burns to the chest and abdomen. The RN immediately begins lavaging the area with sterile saline. What should the LPN do to assist during this procedure?

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The LPN should assist in removing the patient's clothing to expose the affected area for the RN to start lavaging. Applying ice or a neutralizing agent may exacerbate the chemical burn and is not recommended. The administration of pain medication, such as intravenous morphine, can be addressed once the RN has completed the initial treatment of the patient's burns.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Chemical