Which of the following is appropriate when providing care to a patient who has a foreign body in his eye?
A) Flush the eye gently with water.
B) Encourage the patient to rub his eye vigorously.
C) Use your gloved finger to touch the eyeball.
D) Advise the patient not to blink.
Ans: A) Flush the eye gently with water.
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