The nurse receives a phone call stating that victims from a bioterrorist attack are being transported to the emergency department. It is unknown if a biologic or a chemical weapon was used. Which action does the nurse take first?
1. Initiate environmental protection measures for the safety of other clients in the area.
2. Decontaminate victims as soon as they arrive.
3. Don personal protective equipment.
4. Report the incident to the CDC and the public health department.