There Is Evidence That a Resident in a Home Care

question 24

Multiple Choice

There is evidence that a resident in a home care environment might have accidentally ingested gasoline left by the gardeners. The nurse should first:

• A) call the family members to notify them of the incident.
• B) call the poison control center and describe the situation.
• C) induce the patient to vomit.
• D) place the gasoline can in a safe place.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., heart rate).

Hormone

A chemical substance that is manufactured and released in one part of the body and affects other parts of the body.

Hippocampus

A crucial structure within the brain's limbic system involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

New Memories

The process through which recent experiences are encoded, stored, and later recalled as memory in the brain.