The nurse is collecting the medical history of a client with exposure to a nerve agent. Which assessment findings does the nurse understand are associated with inhalation of a nerve agent? Select all that apply.
A) Rapid onset of symptoms
B) Irritation of the eyes, nose, and airways
C) Diaphoresis
D) Gastrointestinal symptoms
E) Seizures
A) Rapid onset of symptoms
B) Irritation of the eyes, nose, and airways
E) Seizures
Explanation: A) Rapid onset of symptoms, irritation of the eyes, nose, and airways, and seizures are assessment findings associated with inhalation of a nerve agent.
B) Rapid onset of symptoms, irritation of the eyes, nose, and airways, and seizures are assessment findings associated with inhalation of a nerve agent.
C) Diaphoresis and gastrointestinal symptoms may be present, but are not associated with this condition.
D) Diaphoresis and gastrointestinal symptoms may be present, but are not associated with this condition.
E) Rapid onset of symptoms, irritation of the eyes, nose, and airways, and seizures are assessment findings associated with inhalation of a nerve agent.
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