Following a bioterrorism attack, the nurse finds that the victims are suffering from small, black lesions on their forearms. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare provider to treat exposure to which agent?

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Small, black lesions are a classic sign of cutaneous anthrax, which is caused by exposure to Bacillus anthracis spores. Phosgene gas exposure would result in respiratory symptoms and damage, gastrointestinal anthrax would cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and hydrogen cyanide exposure would lead to rapid onset of symptoms such as confusion, headache, and dizziness.

Following a Bioterrorism Attack, the Nurse Finds That the Victims