Question 241 · LEK · Injuries
Which of the following statements regarding intraocular foreign body is false?
- A. do not cover eyes with a dressing.
- B. tetanus prophylaxis should be applied.
- C. wood causes inflammatory reaction.
- D. glass leads to chemical injury.
- E. porcelain leads to chemical injury.
Hint
Consider how an eye with a suspected penetrating injury should be protected before transfer.
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