Following decontamination, a patient is presented to you by rescue personnel for transport. The patient is conscious and alert, and is in no obvious respiratory distress. The patient is emitting a pungent odor and has an orange chemical on his clothing. You should:
A) apply standard precautions and douse the patient with sterile water or saline.
B) isolate the patient by wrapping him with a plastic blanket and then transport.
C) document the time that you received the patient and begin your assessment.
D) advise the rescuers that the patient has not been adequately decontaminated.
Answer: D) advise the rescuers that the patient has not been adequately decontaminated.
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