A patient comes into the emergency department with manifestations of retinal detachment.What should the nurse do to minimize this patient's eye movements?
A) Provide a sedative
B) Loosely cover both eyes
C) Elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees
D) Apply an eye patch over the affected eye
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