A Lawn Maintenance Worker Is Brought to the Emergency Department

A lawn maintenance worker is brought to the emergency department after an accident in which a large amount of pesticide was sprayed all over his clothing. He can relate the details of the accident to the emergency department personnel. What is the priority treatment on admission?

A) Administer intravenous diphenhydramine and possibly epinephrine.
B) Contact the Poison Control center to ask about appropriate antidotes.
C) Place on a cardiorespiratory monitor and establish intravenous access.
D) Remove the patient's clothing and irrigate the skin for 15 to 30 minutes.