The Nurse Visits a Community Along a Creek Where Residents

The nurse visits a community along a creek where residents have begun to report upper respiratory illnesses and asthma. After investigating, the nurse learns that several miles upstream is a hazardous material disposal site. In addition, chemicals have leached through the soil into the creek water and have been carried downstream to this community. Although children are not allowed into the creek, they do often play along the bank. Which represents the route of exposure in this situation?

A) Creek water
B) Chemicals
C) Bank of the creek
D) Inhalation