Which of the Following Conditions Would Contraindicate Gastric Lavage

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions would contraindicate gastric lavage?

• A) Central nervous system poison ingestion
• B) Age older than 60 years
• C) Sedative accidental poisoning
• D) Presence of cardiac dysrhythmias

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