A nurse in an emergency department receives report from an emergency responder who states a client is being transported following exposure to a "dirty bomb". The nurse should prepare to care for a client that has been exposed to which of the following types of agents?

Rationale:

A. WBC 6,000/mm³ is within normal range and does not require follow-up.

B. BUN 15 mg/dL is within normal range and does not require follow-up.

C. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL is within normal range for most adults and does not require follow-up.

D. Platelet count 60,000/mm³ is significantly low and requires follow-up as it can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery.

Rationale:

A. "If you let us know ahead of time that you plan to perform a procedure, we could do better job of having the supplies available." may be perceived as placing blame and does not address the immediate concern of the provider's anger.

B. "It must be very frustrating when you don't have what you need to perform the procedure." acknowledges the provider's frustration and validates their feelings, which can help de-escalate the situation and improve communication.

C. "I will help you with this procedure instead of the staff nurse." does not address the underlying issue and might not resolve the conflict or improve the situation.

D. "You should think about how you make others feel when you lose your temper." is confrontational and may escalate the situation further rather than resolving it.