You Are Caring for Clients Who Have Been Exposed to a Toxic

question 21

Multiple Choice

You are caring for clients who have been exposed to a toxic nerve agent. You will need to use diazepam with these clients. Why is diazepam given when managing the effects of toxic nerve agent toxicity?

• A) To counter excess acetylcholine
• B) To control possible seizures
• C) To reactivate acetylcholinesterase
• D) To control hypersecretion

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Brain Structure

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