The nurse providing community preparedness course would include the possible use of chemical warfare agents in the program. Which of the following would NOT be included in this course?
a. nerve agents c. vesicant agents
b. vomiting agents d. anthrax agents
D
Bioterrorists can use chemical warfare agents that are gases, liquids, or solids that cause injury or death to people, animals, and plants. Chemical agents include nerve agents, blood agents, vomiting or choking agents, and blistering or vesicant agents.
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A forensic nurse is applying the concept of distributive justice. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
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