A Common Intervention for Clients Exposed to Gaseous Chemical Agents

question 9

Multiple Choice

A common intervention for clients exposed to gaseous chemical agents such as cyanogen chloride, phosgene, and VX nerve agent is to:

• A)Administer antibiotics intravenously.
• B)Initiate emetic measures.
• C)Apply sodium bicarbonate to skin lesions.
• D)Expose clients to air or to administer oxygen.

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Definitions:

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