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. Maintaining a client tracking system is crucial for managing large numbers of clients during a disaster.

B. Performing concise client assessment is essential for determining the severity of each client’s condition and prioritizing care.

C. Preventing cross-contamination of clients is important to prevent the spread of toxic substances.

D. Transferring a client to the discharge location is the lowest priority during a disaster, as immediate care and management of acute conditions take precedence over discharge planning.

Rationale:

A. Call the provider for a stat DNR order is not appropriate as the client is already in a critical state requiring immediate action.

B. Call the emergency response team is necessary as the client is pulseless, and resuscitation should be initiated according to standard procedures until a DNR order is confirmed.

C. Seek immediate help from the risk manager is not appropriate at this moment; the immediate concern is the client's emergency situation.

D. Respect the family's wishes and do nothing is not appropriate as immediate life-saving measures should be taken until a formal DNR order is in place.