As you approach the scene of a mass casualty situation in a downtown office building, you note the slight odor of almonds as you see many victims in the lobby lying unconscious with no apparent injury. Your BEST actions should be:
A) remain upwind, away from the site, as this is possibly an asphyxiant.
B) immediately extricate the nearest victim to an area of safety.
C) administer a Mark I kit to all victims within the first five minutes.
D) note the odor and continue with triage of all victims.
A
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