The nurse has an adequate understanding of phosgene gas when stating which of the following?
a. "Phosgene gas smells like bleach.".
b. "Phosgene gas smells like fresh cut grass.".
c. "Phosgene gas smells like almonds.".
d. "Phosgene gas smells like rotting fruit.".
B
The residue from the choking agent known as phosgene gas on the clothes or skin of an affected patient has the distinct odor of freshly cut grass. Chlorine gas has been described as smelling like bleach. Cyanide gas has been described as smelling like almonds. VX gas has been described as smelling like Vicks VapoRub or rotting fruit.
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