A patient comes to the emergency department after exposure to a toxic chemical spill.Which action indicates that the nurse accurately understands proper management of this patient?

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Clothing and contact lenses are considered contaminated and should be removed and discarded.The nurse should use tongs to prevent touching the clothing directly.Contact lenses should be discarded,eyes should be irrigated for 10 to 15 minutes,and clothing should be placed in a plastic bag for disposal.

A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department After Exposure to a Toxic