An occupational health nurse is teaching employees about chemical agents. Which statement does the nurse include in the material?
A) "The most common cause of injury occurs by these substances is through acts of terrorism."
B) "Common side effects of exposure to these agents include flulike syndrome and hemorrhage."
C) "These agents include viruses and biologic toxins that can result in severe infection and injury."
D) "These agents are classified into several groups based on their nature or clinical effect."
D) "These agents are classified into several groups based on their nature or clinical effect."
Explanation: A) While acts of terrorism using chemical agents have occurred, unintentional injury by occupational exposure is far more likely.
B) Flulike syndrome and hemorrhage are side effects resulting from exposure to biologic agents, not chemical agents.
C) Chemical agents do not include viruses and biologic toxins that result in severe infection and injury.
D) Chemical agents are classified into several groups based on their nature or clinical effect.
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