A school-age child comes into the emergency department with tearing and pain in the right eye. Which method will the nurse use to assess for foreign body under the upper eye lid?

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Foreign bodies such as sand or dirt that are loose on the conjunctiva can be removed by gentle wiping with a well-moistened, sterile, cotton-tipped applicator after the eyelid is everted. Topical anesthetic, cool water, and diversion are not appropriate methods to assess for a foreign body under the upper eye lid.

A School-Age Child Comes into the Emergency Department with Tearing