Clients arrive in the Emergency Department complaining of difficulty breathing, tearing from their eyes after a bomb exploded in a nearby store.The priority intervention of the health care team initially should be to:

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The priority intervention for clients exposed to potentially harmful substances, especially after a bomb explosion, is decontamination to prevent further injury or absorption of the agent. Flushing the skin and eyes with water is a critical first step in decontamination.

Clients Arrive in the Emergency Department Complaining of Difficulty Breathing