Sodium hydroxide is a substance that causes severe burns. it is used in many educational laboratory activities but, because of its hazardous nature, care must be taken to ensure its safe use in the lab select the following items that are true regarding the nature of sodium hydroxide, and the safety precautions that should be used when handling it in the laboratory. select all that apply. if sodium hydroxide is spilled on skin or clothing, the contaminated clothing should be removed immediately and the affected area should be drenched with plenty of water. medical attention should be sought if a large area is affected, or if blistering occurs. sodium hydroxide solutions are particularly dangerous to the eyes sodium hydroxide solutions with high concentration can cause severe burns if sodium hydroxide is introduced to the eyes, flush the affected eye continuously with water for at least 15 minutes. get medical attention immediately. eye protection should be worn at all times when handling any form of sodium hydroxide