An emergency department (ED) receives a report of an overturned truck that was transporting liquid chlorine. What preparation should the nursing staff make first for potential admissions to the ED? 1....

An emergency department (ED) receives a report of an overturned truck that was transporting liquid chlorine. What preparation should the nursing staff make first for potential admissions to the ED?

1. Contact the nursing supervisor for additional staff to care for multiple clients.

2. Notify respiratory therapy staff of possible need for ventilatory support for affected clients.

3. Call the physical therapist to initiate chest physical therapy for clients with breathing issues.

4. Call the cardiac care physician on call to assess clients for heart damage.