A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department by an Emergency

question 32

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department by an emergency medical services (EMS) squad after being burned with unknown chemicals.The client's body is covered with a white,powdery substance,and the client cries out,"Get this stuff off me! It's burning me!" Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Have the client take a shower, and bag all clothing.
• B) Brush the substance off the client and remove clothes.
• C) Call poison control to try to identify the chemical.
• D) Start an IV line and prepare to administer analgesics.

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