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Redwolflake15

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A patient has been exposed to a toxic chemical. The nurse's first priority is _______________.
 
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The patient is being treated for biological agent exposure and is resting in the emergency department bay. It is important that the nurse evaluate changes in airway, breathing, and circulation, as well as ________.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

decontamination
Suspect a toxic chemical event when large numbers of ill persons present who have unexplained yet similar symptoms. The primary objective for initial care is decontamination, the process used to remove harmful contaminants from the surface of the skin. You achieve this by removing clothing, scrubbing the skin, and performing hydrolysis, a process of chemical dilution in which large volumes of water are used.

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psychological status
Observe for improved airway maintenance, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, and neurological functioning. Evaluate vital signs, the condition of the patient's skin, and changes that suggest improvement or deterioration of psychological status. Ask the patient, How do you feel right now? Check level of orientation and ability to conduct conversation. This evaluates the patient's response to emotional trauma .


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