What is the treatment for a patient who has an object that is impaled in the eye?
A) Remove the object and cover both eyes for transportation.
B) Leave the object in place, stabilize it, and cover both eyes for transportation.
C) Remove the object and cover only the affected eye for transportation.
D) Leave the object in place and stabilize it, leaving the unaffected eye uncovered for patient comfort.

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Leaving the object in place can prevent further damage and bleeding until the patient can receive medical care. Stabilizing it can also help prevent any movement of the object which can cause additional injury. Covering both eyes helps to prevent further injury to the affected eye and to prevent any unnecessary stimulation to the unaffected eye. Transportation should be quick and to a medical facility where further evaluation and treatment can be performed by medical professionals.

What Is the Treatment for a Patient Who Has an Object