A 44-year-old male who works at a petroleum-refining plant inhaled a significant amount of hydrocarbon fumes and now is complaining of a headache with associated dizziness and nausea, as well as mild shortness of breath. He is alert and oriented and there are no life threats to his airway, breathing, or circulation. Which of the following would be most appropriate in his care?
A) Aspirin for the headache
B) Evaluation of his blood sugar
C) Continuous SpO2 monitoring
D) Head to toe decontamination
C
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