A patient has an injury to his arm caused by an unknown vesicant. After assessing the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation, you should:

A) Brush the powder from the skin
B) Apply a wet sterile dressing to the arm
C) Flush the injured area with water
D) Transport the patient to the hospital immediately


C) Flush the injured area with water

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