) A worker has been exposed to beta rays given off by a radioactive material, but is not contaminated. He presents to you when the fire department carries him out from the industrial plant in which there was an explosion and partial building collapse. What should you do first?

A) Decontaminate the patient
B) Quickly assess for any radiation burns
C) Initiate your primary assessment
D) Determine the exact material to which he was exposed


D) Determine the exact material to which he was exposed

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