A patient who is a victim of a terrorist attack involving a chemical agent presents to the emergency department with visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, forgetfulness, and irritability
The nurse suspects this patient has been exposed to which of the following chemical agents?
A) Nerve
B) Pulmonary
C) Vesicants
D) Blood
Ans: A
Feedback: Nerve agent exposure results in visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, forgetfulness, irritability, and impaired judgment.
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