A father calls the emergency department nurse saying that his daughter's eyes burn after getting some dishwasher detergent in them. The nurse recommends that the child be seen in the emergency department or by an ophthalmologist. The nurse also should recommend which of the following before the child is transported?

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Irrigating the eyes with tap water for 20 minutes is recommended to flush out the chemical (in this case, dishwasher detergent) to minimize damage. This is a first aid measure for chemical exposure to the eyes.

A Father Calls the Emergency Department Nurse Saying That His