The panelists on a televised news broadcast are discussing how a bomb was found at the base of a large bridge in New York City. The bomb squad disabled the device and there were no casualties
The nurse realizes that the bomb is an example of a(n): 1. Explosive agent.
2. Chemical agent.
3. Radiologic agent.
4. Biologic agent.
Explosive agent.
Rationale: An explosive agent or device is one in which items are used that, when detonated, create an explosion; a bomb is an example of an explosive device. Chemical agents are chemicals that, when introduced into the body in unhealthy levels, will cause injury or death. Biologic agents are bacteria, viruses, and toxins that can lead to disease or death. Radiologic agents are those that lead to radiation exposure or death.
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