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A child is brought to the emergency department after ingestion of a toxic substance. The child is alert and conscious and is reported to have ingested kerosene 20 minutes prior. The nurse will anticipate administering
Tracheal Rings
C-shaped cartilaginous structures that provide support and keep the trachea open for air passage to and from the lungs.
Internal Nares
Openings located inside the nose that connect the nasal cavity to the throat, allowing for the passage of air.
External Nares
The nostrils; the external openings of the nasal cavity where air enters and exits the nose.
Epiglottis
A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, which prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe during swallowing.
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