Your patient is a 48-year-old male who has n exposed to a toxic powder that can be absorbed through the skin.Which of the following measures should be taken by the EMT?

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Brushing off the powder before flushing with water helps to remove the bulk of the contaminant, reducing the amount absorbed through the skin. This is a recommended initial decontamination step for dry chemicals to prevent further chemical reaction that could occur if the substance were immediately diluted with water.

Your Patient Is a 48-Year-Old Male Who Has N Exposed