In the initial care of a chemical burn, which nursing action is most appropriate?
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Correct answer: Remove contaminated clothing and irrigate copiously with water.
For chemical burns, removing contaminated clothing and copious irrigation is critical. Some chemical exposures (e.g., reactive metals) need special handling, but generally immediate de-contamination is key.
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