A Lawn Maintenance Worker Is Brought to the Emergency Department

question 1

Multiple Choice

A lawn maintenance worker is brought to the emergency department after an accident in which a large amount of pesticide was sprayed all over his clothing. He can relate the details of the accident to the emergency department personnel. What is the priority treatment on admission?

• A) Administer intravenous diphenhydramine and possibly epinephrine.
• B) Contact the Poison Control center to ask about appropriate antidotes.
• C) Place on a cardiorespiratory monitor and establish intravenous access.
• D) Remove the patient's clothing and irrigate the skin for 15 to 30 minutes.

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