The nurse is educating a group of industrial employees on the importance of decontamination following exposure to a vesicant. Which statement will the nurse include in the material?
A) Cellular damage is limited to cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues.
B) The onset of symptoms occur as soon as cellular damage ensues.
C) Cellular damage occurs immediately on contact with the agent.
D) Victims may not be aware when exposure and injury has occurred.
D) Victims may not be aware when exposure and injury has occurred.
Explanation: A) Cellular damage is not limited to cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues.
B) Onset of symptoms may be delayed as much as 1-12 hours after exposure, so victims may not be aware of when exposure and subsequent injury has occurred.
C) It is important for clients to undergo decontamination as soon as possible following exposure to a vesicant, as cellular damage begins within 3-5 minutes after exposure.
D) It is important for clients to undergo decontamination as soon as possible following exposure to a vesicant, as cellular damage begins within 3-5 minutes after exposure. Onset of symptoms may be delayed as much as 1-12 hours after exposure, so victims may not be aware of when exposure and subsequent injury has occurred.
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