A small amount of mercury was spilled on the floor after an old sphygmomanometer was broken.What is the priority action of the nurse?
A) Disinfect the area with a solution of chlorine bleach.
B) Contact the housekeeping staff to mop up the liquid.
C) Wipe up the liquid using paper towels and nitrile gloves.
D) Consult the agency's materials safety data sheets (MSDS) .
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