The occupational health nurse is caring for an employee who is complaining of bilateral eye pain after a cleaning solution splashed into the employee's eyes.Which action will the nurse take first?
A) Apply ice packs to both eyes.
B) Flush the eyes with sterile saline.
C) Apply antiseptic ophthalmic ointment to the eyes.
D) Cover the eyes with dry sterile patches and shields.
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