Posted: December 4th, 2017

A client who states that he may have been contaminated by anthrax arrives at the ED. The following actions are part of the ED protocol for possible anthrax exposure or infection. Which action will you take first?

A client who states that he may have been contaminated by anthrax arrives at the ED. The following actions are part of the ED protocol for possible anthrax exposure or infection. Which action will you take first?

A. Escort the client to a decontamination room.
B. Assess the client for signs of infection.
C. Notify hospital security personnel about the client.
D. Administer ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 250 mg PO.