A 35-year-old male patient exposed to a significant amount of ionizing radiation presents with erythema, pain, and blistering on the skin. Which of the following immediate interventions should be prioritized?
Provide high-flow oxygen to manage potential respiratory distress.
Remove contaminated clothing and irrigate the affected area with copious amounts of water.
Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent infection.
Initiate IV fluid resuscitation to manage potential shock.
The correct answer is essential as it involves immediate decontamination to remove any residual radiation particles, minimizing further exposure and injury to both the patient and healthcare providers. Other options, while important, do not address the primary and immediate need to stop further radiation exposure.
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