A Patient Reported to Have Been Exposed to Mustard Gas

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient reported to have been exposed to mustard gas is brought to the emergency department. The patient's skin is red and swollen with small blisters, and the patient's eyes are red and tearing. The patient has a runny nose and a dry, barking cough. What should the nurse's initial action be?

• A) Prepare for renal dialysis.
• B) Provide oxygen and prepare for mechanical ventilation.
• C) Remove the patient's clothing and clean the skin with soap and water.
• D) Rush the patient to the intensive care unit for cardiorespiratory monitoring.

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