You are an Emergency Department nurse who has to care for three victims of anthrax. The first victim inhaled the toxin, the second victim ingested it, and the third victim suffered a skin infection. Which client should be cared for first?

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Inhaled anthrax is the most deadly form of the disease and can lead to severe respiratory distress and shock within 24-48 hours. Therefore, the patient who inhaled the toxin should be cared for first to prevent further complications and increase their chances of survival. The patient who ingested the toxin may have gastrointestinal symptoms but is less likely to develop severe complications than the patient who inhaled the toxin. The patient with a skin infection is the least severe and can wait for treatment after the other two patients are stabilized.

You Are an Emergency Department Nurse Who Has to Care