A Young Child Has Just Arrived at the Emergency Department

question 15

Multiple Choice

A young child has just arrived at the emergency department after ingestion of aspirin at home. The practitioner has ordered activated charcoal. The nurse administers charcoal in which way?

• A) Administer through a nasogastric tube because the child will not drink it because of the taste.
• B) Serve in a clear plastic cup so the child can see how much has been drunk.
• C) Give half of the solution, and then give the other half in 1 hour.
• D) Serve in an opaque container with a straw.

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Missing Factor

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