The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient from the ambulatory care clinic who has been treated with irrigation after having gotten a large amount of sand in his eyes following an ATV accident.The patient reports that his eyes hurt and feel irritated.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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The continued sensation of grittiness or irritation may signal the presence of a corneal abrasion.To prevent further injuries,the nurse should notify the physician.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a Patient from the Ambulatory