What Should Be Your First Action When Assisting a Victim

question 34

Multiple Choice

What should be your first action when assisting a victim who has swallowed a poisonous substance?

• A) Observe him carefully for adverse reactions.
• B) Induce vomiting.
• C) Look for the accidental poisoning instructions on the label of the substance.
• D) Call the Poison Control Center or EMS.

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