A nurse is admitting a child with a chemical burn to the eye. The nurse questions the EMS personnel about initial care at the time of the injury. The nurse understands that initial care of the child with a chemical burn to the eye(s) is focused on:
a. irrigation of the affected eye(s).
b. application of topical steroids.
c. administration of an analgesic.
d. administration of medication to constrict the pupils.
Question 2
What is the nurse's immediate action when a child comes to the emergency department with sweating, chills, and fang bite marks on the thigh?
a. Secure antivenin.
b. Apply a tourniquet to the leg.
c. Ambulate the child.
d. Reassure the child and parent.
