A patient arrives in the emergency department after exposure to radioactive dust. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Place the patient in a shower.
B) Obtain the patient's vital signs.
C) Determine the type of radioactive agent.
D) Obtain a baseline complete blood count.
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