A client has been exposed to a vesicant and is undergoing decontamination. Which of the following most likely would be used?

A client has been exposed to a vesicant and is undergoing decontamination. Which of the following most likely would be used?



Answer: Soap and water

Explanation:

A client who is exposed to a vesicant agent undergoes decontamination with soap and water. Scrubbing with sodium hypochlorite solutions is avoided because they increase penetration of the nerve agent. Alcohol and chlorhexidine are inappropriate choices for decontamination.



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