The Patient Has Been Exposed to a Nerve Agent

question 25

Multiple Choice

The patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. For which symptoms will the nurse most likely assess?

• A) Salivation, involuntary urination, and convulsions
• B) Dilated pupils and increased blood pressure and heart rate
• C) Pinpoint pupils, decreased blood pressure, and increased heart rate
• D) Rapid breathing and cold, clammy skin

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