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During a thermometer exchange program at a local hospital, a person drops a mercury thermometer on the floor. Assume the nurse has been trained in cleanup of such a spill. How should the nurse intervene? Select all that apply.

a. Using gloves and a paper towel, place the mercury in a plastic bag and dispose of it.
b. Notify the hazardous material management team immediately.
c. Evacuate the area immediately.
d. After putting on a gown, gloves, and a mask, clean up the mercury.
e. Wash her hands well after removing the spill.
f. Ventilate the area well for several days.

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