A 44-year-old male had a pesticide splashed into his eyes. Aside from local irritation and damage to the eyes, he also suffered systemic complications since the pesticide entered and was circulated throughout his body. When completing the prehospital care report, the EMT would note the route of exposure as:

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Absorption refers to the entry of a substance into the body through the skin, mucous membranes, or other tissues. In this case, the pesticide entered the patient's body through the mucous membranes of his eyes, resulting in systemic complications. Therefore, the route of exposure should be noted as absorption. The other options are not applicable in this scenario.

A 44-Year-Old Male Had a Pesticide Splashed into His Eyes