× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
6
w
4
c
4
r
4
m
3
m
3
u
3
m
3
e
3
k
3
N
3
y
3
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine
New Topic  
mckenna47 mckenna47
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 350
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
The nurse is driving home after work when he is flagged down by a neighbor in the country who says her husband was exposed to mustard gas.
 
  The victim's skin is red and swollen with small blisters, and his eyes are red and tearing. The victim has a runny nose and a dry, barking cough. What should the nurse's initial action be?
  a. Have the patient remove his clothes and bathe with soap and water three times.
  b. Rush the patient to the emergency department (ED).
  c. Ask the wife if anyone in the house is on oxygen.
  d. Ask the wife for eye drops and petroleum jelly to prevent the eyes from burning.
Read 41 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
djmikeycdjmikeyc
wrote...
#1
Posts: 339
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

mckenna47 Author
wrote...

6 years ago
Thanks
spaghetti
wrote...

Yesterday
Helped a lot
shelbycox
wrote...

2 hours ago
This calls for a celebration Person Raising Both Hands in Celebration
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  486 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 1103
  
 5749
  
 6140
Your Opinion
Which country would you like to visit for its food?
Votes: 263
Previous poll results: What's your favorite math subject?