What should a nurse do when encountering a mercury spill?
a. Vacuum the spill
b. Open interior doors
c. Close all outside windows
d. Open any outside windows
ANS: D
In the event of a mercury spill, interior doors should be closed and outside windows should be opened. The spill should not be vacuumed.
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