A patient has a dry powder poison covering both upper extremities and chest. You should:
A) brush the powder off and irrigate the contaminated area with large amounts of water.
B) flush the area with large amounts of water and then brush the remaining poison off.
C) immediately wash the powder off to prevent further exposure.
D) cover the patient's arms with a burn sheet to preserve the powder for the emergency room.
A
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