The Patient Is Admitted with Exposure to an Unknown Chemical

question 21

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with exposure to an unknown chemical.His clothing appears to be grossly contaminated.What should the nurse do? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Avoid touching contaminated parts of clothing.
• B) Pull off the patient's tee shirt over his head.
• C) Cut off the patient's clothes.
• D) Wash the patient with large amounts of soap and water.

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Definitions:

Preparation Stage

A phase in behavior change models where individuals are getting ready to adopt new habits or abandon old ones.

Action Stage

A phase in the process of change where individuals actively implement strategies to alter a problematic behavior or condition.

Theory Of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering the attitude towards the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Perceived Behavioral Control

A concept within the Theory of Planned Behavior that reflects an individual's belief in their ability to control their behaviors.