A mother brings her 8-year-old daughter to the walk in clinic because the girl was hit in the eye with a baseball while on the playground. The child will not allow anyone to look at her eye. What is the priority action of the nurse?

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Loosely patching both eyes can help to reduce movement of the injured eye, which can be beneficial in preventing further injury or discomfort. Patching both eyes also encourages the child to keep the injured eye closed, which can aid in pain management and protection of the eye.

A Mother Brings Her 8-Year-Old Daughter to the Walk in Clinic