Which of the Five General Principles for Treating Acute Poisoning

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the five general principles for treating acute poisoning would the nurse use to treat a client who was exposed to an external chemical agent?
Select all that apply.

• A)Topical decontamination
• B)Increase in the rate of excretion
• C)Prevention of absorption
• D)Neutralization
• E)Antidotes and symptomatic therapy

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A steep-sided, isolated hill or mountain with a flat top, usually formed through the erosion of sedimentary rocks.

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