The Patient Is Brought into the Emergency Department as Part

question 16

Multiple Choice

The patient is brought into the emergency department as part of an MCI.The patient has white powder on his clothes, and it is suspected that the patient has been exposed to anthrax.What should the nurse do first?

• A)Cut off the patient's clothing and place it in a plastic bag.
• B)Have the patient remove his sweater by pulling it over his head.
• C)Avoid using oxygen that could decrease the patient's oxygen drive.
• D)Provide the patient with appropriate antibiotics.

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