A group of students arrive at the emergency department with complaints of burning eyes,coughing,and skin burning with blisters.The nurse reviews these symptoms and suspects the students could have been exposed to:
Select all that apply.

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Vesicants, acids, and tear gas can cause symptoms like burning eyes, coughing, and skin burning with blisters. Vesicants cause blisters and damage to skin and mucous membranes. Acids can cause chemical burns leading to similar symptoms. Tear gas causes irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs, and skin.

A Group of Students Arrive at the Emergency Department with Complaints