Decontaminating a patient with copious amounts of water:
A) should not include the eyes, as this often causes further injury.
B) should involve the use of a brush to maximize decontamination.
C) decreases the dose effect of the hazardous material on the patient.
D) is generally discouraged, as this may cause runoff of the material.
Answer: C) decreases the dose effect of the hazardous material on the patient.
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