A nurse is completing the first phase of a risk assessment. Which of the following questions would the nurse most likely try to answer?
A) Has the chemical been released into the environment?
B) How much and by which route of entry can the chemical enter the body?
C) Is the chemical known to be associated with a negative health effect?
D) What is the prediction for potential harm?

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In the first phase of a risk assessment, the nurse would likely try to determine if the chemical is known to be associated with a negative health effect, which involves identifying the hazard.

A Nurse Is Completing the First Phase of a Risk