A patient comes into the emergency department with clinical manifestations of retinal detachment. What action by the nurse is the priority to minimize this patient's eye movements?

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Loosely covering both eyes helps to minimize eye movements, which is crucial in managing a patient with retinal detachment. This approach reduces the need for the eyes to adjust to light changes and movement, thereby minimizing further stress on the retina.

A Patient Comes into the Emergency Department with Clinical Manifestations