A 44-year-old male patient who works at a petroleum-refining plant inhaled a significant amount of hydrocarbon fumes and now complains 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 these steps should be included in his assessment and care?
A) Aspirin for the headache
B) Intranasal naloxone
C) Continuous high-concentration oxygen
D) Head-to-toe decontamination
C) Continuous high-concentration oxygen
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