The first step in eliminating offensive odors from an exam room is to ____. 

A. use an odor-absorbing filter
B. spray the room with an air freshener
C. open a window
D. turn on a fan
E. eliminate the source of the odor

E. eliminate the source of the odor
The first step in dealing with offensive odors from urine, vomitus, body odors, or laboratory chemicals is to eliminate the source of the odor, especially if it is potentially infectious or toxic.

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