The Nurse Is Caring for Patient Who Presented to an Ambulatory

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for patient who presented to an ambulatory care clinic with a large amount of sand in his eyes following an all-terrain vehicle accident.After the nurse completes eye irrigation,the patient reports that his eyes still hurt and feel irritated.What action is most appropriate?

A) Instruct the patient that these feelings are normal after an eye irrigation.
B) Instruct the patient that the prescribed ointment will help to soothe the eye irritation.
C) Repeat the eye irrigation with a solution of 50% sterile water and normal saline.
D) Notify the physician.