Question

A customer at the town garden center had a lime powder spill into his skin and clothing while lifting a bag into his cart. He is now complaining of a burning sensation. To stop the burning process prior to flushing him with water, you carefully brush off as much of the powder as you can and then instruct the patient to:

-remove his clothing, socks, and shoes
-lie face down while you hose him off
-lie on his back while you hose him off
-close his eyes and hold his breath while you hose him off

Answer 1

To stop the burning after a lime powder spill, remove the clothing and rinse the affected areas with water.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a customer at the garden center has a lime powder spill on their skin and clothing, it can cause a burning sensation. To stop the burning process, you should carefully brush off as much of the powder as possible. After that, the patient should remove their clothing, socks, and shoes to prevent further contact with the lime powder. It is essential to rinse the affected areas with water to flush out any remaining powder and soothe the burning sensation. It is not necessary for the patient to lie face down or close their eyes and hold their breath while hosing off.