A client presents to the emergency department with a chemical burn to the right eye from exposure to sodium hydroxide (lye). What is the most critical initial nursing intervention?

• 1 Apply a sterile eye patch and prepare for ophthalmologic consultation
• 2 Initiate continuous irrigation with normal saline or sterile water for at least 20-30 minutes ✓ 정답
• 3 Instill topical anesthetic drops to reduce pain before assessment
• 4 Obtain a detailed history of the chemical exposure and circumstances

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