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

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The initial action should be to protect staff members and decrease the client's exposure to the radioactive agent by decontamination. The other actions can be done after the decontamination is completed.

A Client Arrives in the Emergency Department After Exposure to Radioactive