You arrive on the scene of an emergency in which a 45- year- old man has inadvertently spilled some concentrated dry powdered weed killer on his arms and hands. He is complaining of severe burning and itching of his skin. The area is red and irritated. Which of the following should you do first?

A). Scrub the area vigorously with soap and water.
B). Rinse the area with copious amounts of tap water.
C). Tell the patient to apply a topical antihistamine agent.
D). Brush the material off with a gloved hand.

Answer: D). Brush the material off with a gloved hand.